Rabat – As Morocco’s traditional clothes marked its glorious presence in various fashion shows worldwide, Moroccan beauty also secured its place within.
Through their talents and charm, a group of distinguished Moroccan faces have made it into the scene of some of the biggest runaways in the world.
Moroccan models have become the face of some of the world’s most recognized brands, even inventing their own brands and exporting Moroccan high couture abroad.
Here are 4 of the top Moroccan models who are global fashion ambassadors and stand tall at the top of the fashion scene.
The first Arab model to be featured in a Guess campaign and the first ever Arab model to have a billboard on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, Abla Sofy is a Moroccan model, stylist, and actress.
She started her modeling career alongside Gigi and Bella Hadid, and swiftly made her impact since joining the sisters’ father, billionaire Mohammed Hadid, in his reality show.
Aside from her numerous fashion appearances, the Moroccan audience knew Abla from the music video of “Boom Boom” by Daddy Yankee, RedOne, French Montana and Dinah Jane.
Walked for Louis Vuitton, Schiaparelli, and Versace, Rania is an enigmatic face that stole the show since the beginning of her modeling career.
Vogue Arabia’s January 2018 issue identified Rania Benchegra as a “Moroccan model on the rise.” And since then, she’s been the face of many fashion magazines. Notably of the January 2024 issue of Vogue Arabia.
An avid surfer, philanthropist, cinema enthusiast and film graduate, Benchegra is one of the fresh Moroccan faces that’s already making it big in the fashion industry.
With a signature praise from the American Fashion Magazine Vogue, Rania has built a charismatic brand for herself, making her walk for top designers such as Chanel, Christian Dior, Hermes, Missoni, and Ralph Lauren.
Born in Milan, Italy to an Italian mother and a Moroccan father, the young model already made a huge echo in the elite world of high fashion.
Rania was featured on British Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and the Dutch version of Vogue. and made huge success as the face of campaigns for popular brands such as H&M, Zara, and Urban Outfitters.
born in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to an Egyptian father, and a Moroccan mother from Zagora. Iman is a high fashion model whose striking features and powerful presence have made her a symbol of modern Moroccan beauty.
The young model has graced the covers of major fashion magazines such as Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar, while also walking the runways for renowned designers like Valentino, Versace, and Dior.
Beyond mastering the art of modeling, Rania is an advocate for variety and inclusion in the fashion industry. Her platform always promotes a diverse representation of beauty in the fashion world.
