Mohamed Abdelouahab Rafiki (Abu Hafs)

Morocco15 Jul 2023

Former Salafist Turned Advisor Pushes for Legal Reforms in Morocco

Mohamed Abdelouahab Rafiqui has been an advisor to the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, since July 7. The former Salafist, now a defender of "values of tolerance and the just mean," explains the reasons why he is advocating for a reform of the Penal Code and the Family Code (Moudawana).

Morocco20 Jun 2023

Former Salafist Preacher Joins Moroccan Justice Ministry Amid Penal Code Reform Debate

The former Salafist preacher, Abdelwahab Rafiki , better known as Abou Hafs, is now an advisor to the Minister of Justice, Abdellatif Ouahbi, according to a source close to the ministry.