Asma Chaabi

Asma Chaabi (born 1962 in Kenitra, Morocco) is a Moroccan politician. A member of the Party of Progress and Socialism, she is the first woman ever elected mayor of an urban centre in Morocco in history. She was mayor of the city of Essaouira from 2003-2009. When she stepped down, Mrs Chaabi said she would leave politics. However, in 2016 she became a member of the national parliament. Morocco continues to have among the lowest female representation in politics in north Africa. [1]

Asma Chaabi
Born1962 (age 58–59)
Kenitra, Morocco
Alma materUniversity of Westminster
OccupationPolitician
Known forthe first woman ever elected mayor in Morocco in history
Parent(s)Miloud Chaabi
(father)
RelativesMohcine Chaabi
(brother)
Mohamed Chaabi
(brother)

She is the daughter of businessman Miloud Chaabi, who was the president and founder of Ynna Holding, a diversified conglomerate centred on construction and infrastructure work. Asmaa Chaabi graduated from the University of Westminster in London in 1985. As well as being a politician, a businesswoman and feminist, Mrs Chaabi is also an accomplished artist and a philanthropist.

References
  1. Grauman, Brigid (29 March 2009). "The timeless appeal of an ancient Moroccan port". Providence Journal. Retrieved 14 March 2010.


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