Maraya (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Series · ★ 8.8
Released in 1982, Maraya is a comedy, drama and family series.
What it’s about. Created and starring the legendary Yasser Al Azmeh, Maraya ran for 20 seasons from 1982 to 2013 — making it one of the longest-running comedy series in Arab television history. Each episode presents standalone stories skewering the social, political and economic frustrations of everyday Arab life with sharp wit and biting satire. A mirror held up to an entire society, it entered homes across the Arab world for three decades and never stopped being relevant.
Who’s in it. Maraya stars Yasser Al Azmah, Hassan Dakkak, Tawfeeq El Asha and Maha Al Masri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.8/10, Maraya sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shahid VIP. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Maraya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Maraya tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maraya (1982)?
- In US, Maraya is available to stream on Shahid VIP. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Maraya worth watching?
- Maraya holds an audience score of 8.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Maraya?
- Maraya stars Yasser Al Azmah, Hassan Dakkak, Tawfeeq El Asha, Maha Al Masri and Nadine Khoury.
- When was Maraya released?
- Maraya was released in 1982.