Sana Akroud Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Height, Sister, Daughter, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Sana Akroud is a multifaceted Moroccan actress, filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer renowned for her impactful contributions to Moroccan cinema and television.

Born on November 18, 1980, in Taroudant, Morocco, she rose to fame in the 2000s through iconic roles in series like Douiba and Romana and Bartal, earning multiple Best Actress awards.

Profile

• Full Name: Sana Akroud
• Stage Name: Sana Akroud
• Born: 18, November 1980
• Age: 44 years old
• Birthplace: Taroudant, Morocco
• Nationality: Moroccan
• Occupation: Actress, Filmmaker, Screenwriter, Film Producer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Akroud and Mrs. Akroud
• Siblings: Scheherazade Akroud
• Spouse: Mohammed Marouazi
• Children: Zina
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Sana Akroud was born on November 18, 1980, in Taroudant, Morocco, in the Souss region, though some sources mention Tangier as her birthplace.

Her parents, referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Akroud, remain unnamed publicly, and she grew up with a sister, Scheherazade Akroud, a noted Moroccan journalist.

Sana’s passion for the arts led her to pursue a modern literature baccalaureate in 1997, followed by formal training at the Higher Institute of Dramatic Art and Cultural Animation (ISADAC) in Rabat, where she graduated in 2003–2004.

Her Moroccan heritage and exposure to the Souss region’s rich oral traditions deeply influenced her storytelling, though she keeps her religious beliefs private.

Career

Sana Akroud launched her career while studying at ISADAC, achieving her breakout with the role of Aicha in the 2003 telefilm Douiba, directed by Fatima Boubakdy.

The performance earned her Morocco’s Best Actress Award and quickly established her as one of the country’s rising talents.

She solidified her reputation with appearances in the popular television series Souk Nssa (2005) and Romana and Bartal (2005–2007), the latter of which brought her another Best Actress Award in 2006 for her portrayal of Romana.

In addition to her television success, she excelled on stage, winning the Grand Prix du Théâtre de Jordanie in 2004 for her acclaimed performance in Federico García Lorca’s Noces de sang.

Her transition into cinema began with Abdou with the Almohades (2006), followed by standout roles in Terminus des anges (2009) as Yamna, Ahmed Gassiaux (2009) as Ito, and Yousry Nasrallah’s Scheherazade, Tell Me a Story (2009) as Nahed, which expanded her presence into Egyptian cinema.

While continuing her acting career, Akroud ventured into directing, first with the short films Donne-moi la flûte et chante (2008), L’impasse (2011), and 26 Heures (2011).

Her directorial debut in television came with The Five Seasons (2011), a telefilm that won an award at the Meknès Telefilm Festival and featured her husband, actor Mohammed Marouazi.

She later directed and starred in Les Noces du Loup (2013), a historical drama set in colonial Morocco, further cementing her reputation as a multifaceted artist.

Akroud’s filmmaking continued to evolve with her first feature-length film, Khnifist R’mad (2015), a fable drawing on Moroccan oral traditions, which she described as a creative effort to reconnect audiences with their cultural heritage.

In 2020, she wrote, directed, and starred in Myopia, a Moroccan-Canadian feature tackling the challenges faced by rural women in patriarchal societies.

The film was widely celebrated, earning multiple awards at the Vues d’Afrique festival in Montreal.

More recently, her versatility has been reflected in her writing for The Commandments (2025) and her role in the anthology series Little America (2020), confirming her status as one of Morocco’s most accomplished and adaptable figures in contemporary cinema.

Social Media

Sana Akroud does not have a verified social media account.

Personal Life

Sana Akroud is married to Moroccan actor and producer Mohammed Marouazi, with whom she collaborates professionally, notably in The Five Seasons and Les Noces du Loup.

The couple has a daughter, Zina, and relocated to Canada, where they continue their work in film.

Akroud maintains a private personal life, focusing public attention on her creative projects.

Filmography

• Douiba (2003)
• Romana and Bartal (2005–2007)
• Abdou with the Almohades (2006)
• Scheherazade, Tell Me a Story (2009)
• Terminus des anges (2009)
• Ahmed Gassiaux (2009)
• The Five Seasons (2011)
• Les Noces du Loup (2013)
• Khnifist R’mad (2015)
• Myopia (2020)
• Little America (2020)
• The Commandments (2025)

Net Worth

Sana Akroud holds an estimated net worth of $2 million.

Her wealth stems from her extensive career in acting, with prominent roles in Moroccan and international films, as well as her work as a director, screenwriter, and producer through her company, La Maison du Scénario.