Following the earthquake that shook his country of origin, Gad Elmaleh resolved to act. The comedian declared this Wednesday, September 13, his intention to provide support, in his own way, to those affected by the earthquake in Morocco.
Faced with the seismic disaster that shook Morocco between September 8 and 9, several public figures felt called to come to the aid of those affected by this devastating episode. While Jamel Debbouze came in person and offered his blood as a sign of solidarity, Gad Elmaleh, still very attached to his Moroccan roots, was quick to take concrete measures. On September 13, with an undeniable spirit of solidarity, he spoke via Instagram, revealing an ambitious project. In collaboration with Redouane Bougheraba and Roman Frayssinet, a charity show called “Show Solidarité Maroc” will take place on October 2 at the Dôme de Paris – Palais des Sports, from 8 p.m.
The objective is clear: to help the nation in mourning. “We have chosen to dedicate all profits to “Fond 126”, initiated by the Moroccan government in response to this crisis,” said Gad Elmaleh. His altruistic approach was warmly welcomed by his subscribers, with messages like “Long live Morocco, long live solidarity!”, “Thank you for this great initiative” or “Always faithful to your origins Gad, well done!”
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Tragedy resonates in Gad
This magnitude 7 earthquake left behind a landscape of desolation. Deeply marked, Gad Elmaleh, a native of Morocco, confided his emotion at the scale of the tragedy. In an interview with Le Parisien, he talks about the experiences of Moroccans, including his close relatives in Casablanca who experienced the tremors firsthand. “Fear was omnipresent. Fear of aftershocks pushed people to leave their homes, especially multi-story buildings, seeking refuge in safe spaces,” he shared. Gad, touched in the heart, plans to go to the scene to be as close as possible to those who are suffering.