Saâd Hassani, a prominent Moroccan artist known for his abstract and calligraphic works, died on June 10, 2026, in Casablanca. He was 72 years old. His death was confirmed by the Moroccan Ministry of Culture on June 11, 2026.
Hassani was born in 1954 in Casablanca and studied at the School of Fine Arts in Casablanca. He later taught at the same institution for over 30 years. His work combined traditional Moroccan calligraphy with modern abstract forms, earning him recognition both in Morocco and internationally.
His funeral took place on June 11, 2026, at the Chouhada Cemetery in Casablanca, attended by family, friends, and colleagues from the art world. The ministry described him as a 'pioneer of modern Moroccan art.'
