Sara Benabdallah

"My mission is to share the incredible stories of Moroccan people and challenge the stereotypes that foreigners may have about Morocco."

- Sara Benabdallah

Born in 1995 in Marrakech, Morocco, Sara Aït Benabdallah is a visual artist, photographer, and filmmaker whose work explores the delicate balance between tradition and modernity, societal expectations, and the role of women in Moroccan culture. Through photography, performance, and installation, she examines the rituals that define female identity and the power structures embedded in heritage.

Raised in the heart of Marrakech’s historic Medina, she grew up surrounded by artisans and builders, as her family dedicated itself to restoring traditional riads. This lifelong connection to Moroccan craftsmanship continues to shape her practice—working closely with local artisans, particularly for her frames, she seeks to revive and celebrate the region’s ancient techniques, blending them seamlessly into her contemporary artistic vision.

A graduate of the New York Film Academy and the Savannah College of Art and Design, Benabdallah combines meticulous aesthetic research with a sharp critique of societal norms. She delves into the pressures of marriage, the roles imposed on women, and the subtle and overt ways they reclaim their agency.

By reinterpreting these narratives, she creates an alternative space where personal stories take on political weight and silenced experiences find a voice. Her work challenges, unsettles, and reimagines femininity—honoring heritage while carving out new possibilities for self-expression.