Rabat – Sanaa Rida, the Regional Director at the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication – Youth Sector in the Casablanca-Settat region, passed away overnight, prompting messages of condolence from across the political, civil, and sports sectors.
She also served as a member of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) in Casablanca’s City Council and was Vice President of the Al-Fida District.
Rida, who was also a doctoral researcher in the field of sport, was known for her commitment to public service and was involved in many youth and community programs in the region.
Colleagues from the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication described her as a dedicated and responsible leader who supported local initiatives and worked to improve youth programs.
The Ministry issued a statement expressing its condolences, saying that the minister and all staff members were saddened by the news and offered their sympathies to her family and colleagues. The Ministry also expressed hope that she would be remembered for her service and dedication.
“On this sad occasion, the Minister, on his own behalf and on behalf of all the Ministry’s staff, extends his warmest condolences and sincere sympathy to the late Ms. Rida’s family, both immediate and extended,” reads the statement.
Political and civil society figures also commended her role as a public official, and highlighted her work in both institutional and political spaces.
Her passing was also mourned by leading figures in Moroccan sports. Former Olympian and national judo champion Adil Belgaid paid tribute to her on social media, describing her as “more than a colleague; an exceptional woman, a generous soul, and a true ambassador of human values.”
He recalled her past as an African fencing champion, and expressed his prayers for her and her family.
