Cheb Khaled criticized in Algeria, but celebrated in Morocco

While his Algerian compatriots criticize him for having performed during the “Fun” festival in Casablanca, the king of raï Cheb Khaled receives the support of the Moroccans.

Boycotted in Algeria, Cheb Khaled gave a concert Thursday during the “Fun” festival in Casablanca. True to form, many Algerians took advantage of this opportunity to attack and insult him. Insufficient to undermine the morale of the king of raï. On the web, he documented the details of his preparations for the evening, and shared with his subscribers the atmosphere of the concert, which many Moroccan spectators attended. They welcomed him and gave their support. Morocco is its second country, they said, insisting that art and politics should not be mixed.