Belyout Bouchentouf

Belyout Bouchentouf was elected mayor of Casablanca for three consecutive six-year mandates, a record number of terms for the city.

As mayor, he led many of the city's largest developments in infrastructure, education, athletics, and cultural life.

Belyout Bouchentouf remains the longest serving President of the Royal Boxing Federation in Morocco.

He was an active participant in the Moroccan business community through various interests, including as Director and/or Shareholder of ONA GROUP and its subsidiaries, subsequently renamed AL MADA.

The Foundation is located on a 5000 square meter land he donated to house the facility, which includes a computer lab, music room, theater and multiple sports facilities (including a gym, indoor soccer court and basketball court).

The Foundation has been recognized for its contributions by King Mohammed VI, and is now included as part of a program within the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

was an avid participant in the real estate sector, with commercial and residential holdings around the country, including the Bouchentouf Neighborhood in Casablanca.

A number of famous artists, including Nass El Ghiwane, started out in the Bouchentouf neighborhood in the 1960s and 1970s.

The marriage ceremony was attended by many dignitaries including His Majesty King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia (at the time Crown Prince) and other members of the Royal Families.

As a part of the Royal Family of Morocco, he worked very closely with King Hassan II in instituting political and social reforms to improve the quality of life of citizens.

He served as Advisor to King Hassan II for a decade, advising on a range of domestic and international matters.

played an instrumental role in helping establish CAS as a fully operational international school in Casablanca.

opened up Rialto to world-renowned musician Dizzy Gillespie to perform as part of a State Department sponsored event - all proceeds from the concert went to the school.