Love in the Medina (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film
Released in 2011, Love in the Medina is a romance film directed by Abdelhai Laraki, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. In the Medina of Casablanca, Thami, a young man from a conservative family with a lineage of honourable Koranic lawyers, incenses his father as he decides to enter the profession of butchery. Whilst handling the meats, he soon discovers another taboo passion: women and love. “Love in the Medina” is about a journey of initiation, a quest for freedom and Thami’s revolution of romance in ever-changing Morocco.
Who’s in it. Love in the Medina stars Omar Lotfi as Thami, Ouidad Elma as Zineb, Driss Roukhe as Le Mokkadem and Amal Ayouch as Halima, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Love in the Medina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love in the Medina tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love in the Medina (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love in the Medina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Love in the Medina?
- Love in the Medina stars Omar Lotfi, Ouidad Elma, Driss Roukhe, Amal Ayouch and Abdou El Mesnaoui.
- When was Love in the Medina released?
- Love in the Medina was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.