Driss El Khouri
Driss El Khouri (1939 – 14 February 2022) was a Moroccan novelist who was one of the most acclaimed in the country. Life and career. El Khouri's books convey strongly the feel of everyday Moroccan life in coffee shops and other urban settings and show a firm commitment to representing the voices of marginalized members of society. The poetry festival in Rabat in 2004 was held in honour of El Khouri. El Khouri died at his home in Salé on 14 February 2022, at the age of 83.