Zouhair Med Bahaoui, commonly known as Zouhair Bahaoui, is a Moroccan pop and rai singer, songwriter, and former rapper known for his infectious blend of Arabic pop, traditional Moroccan music, and modern pop-rap influences.

Rising to fame with his 2017 hit single “Hasta Luego” featuring TiiwTiiw and CHK, he has become a prominent figure in the Moroccan and Arab music scenes, with millions of streams on platforms like Spotify and YouTube.

Early Life and Education

Zouhair Bahaoui was born on November 22, 1995, in Tétouan, Morocco, to a family that included a younger sister. Little is known about his parents, as their names are not publicly known. He began rapping in secondary school, forming a rap group called Jil Jdid, which gained local popularity.

His education details are sparse, but his participation in the Hatim Ammor Academy in 2015 marked a turning point, where he won a talent competition, earning a prize to produce his debut single. Bahaoui’s ethnicity is Moroccan, and he practices Islam as his religion.

Career

Zouhair Bahaoui started his music career as a rapper with Jil Jdid, gaining a local following in Tétouan. After switching to pop and rai in high school, he competed in the Hatim Ammor Academy in 2015, winning the opportunity to release his debut single “معرفتينيش” (Maariftinish) in 2016.

His breakthrough came with “Tsala Liya Solde” in September 2016, followed by the smash hit “Hasta Luego” (2017) with TiiwTiiw and CHK, which amassed over 160 million YouTube views and earned a Pop category nomination at the 2017 Moroccan Music Awards.

His debut album, Vapour (2019), featured record-breaking tracks like “Décapotable.” Bahaoui’s music blends traditional Moroccan sounds with contemporary pop and rap, with lyrics exploring love, heartbreak, and social themes.

Notable singles include “Lewjah Tani” (2021) with Saad Lamjarred (over 95 million YouTube views), “Favor,” “Lazem Alina Nsebro,” “La Grinta” (2023), “Lili Nhari” (2023), and “Makareb” (2024) with DJ Aymoune, filmed in Dakar. His performances at the Mawazine festival (2019) and the Olympia in Paris showcase his high-energy stage presence, often described as a “family gathering.”

In 2024, he made his North American debut at Montreal’s Festival Orientales. Bahaoui also collaborated with Ahmed Saad and Anas on “Ya 3araf x Favour” for Coke Studio Africa (2023). Beyond music, he opened a café and fast food restaurant named Zouhair Bahaoui in Tétouan in October 2017.

Personal Life

Zouhair Bahaoui is single, with no publicly confirmed relationships, spouse, or children. He resides in Tétouan, Morocco, and maintains close ties with his family, featuring his mother and younger sister in an October 2017 Instagram post.

Discography

• معرفتينيش (Maariftinish) (2016) – Single

• Tsala Liya Solde (2016) – Single

• Hasta Luego (2017) – Single (feat. TiiwTiiw, CHK)

• Désolé (2018) – Single

• Vapour (2019) – Album (includes “Décapotable”)

• Souwlo Dmou3i (2020) – Single

• Lewjah Tani (2021) – Single (with Saad Lamjarred)

• YA LE3DOUWA (2022) – Single

• Crushi (2022) – Single

• La Grinta (2023) – Single

• Lili Nhari (2023) – Single

• Ya 3araf x Favour (2023) – Single (with Ahmed Saad, Anas)

• Makareb (2024) – Single (with DJ Aymoune)

Net Worth

Zouhair Bahaoui’s net Worth is estimated at $3.64–$4 million, primarily earned through his music career, including streaming revenue from hits like “Hasta Luego” and “Lewjah Tani,” album sales, and live performances at major venues like the Olympia and Mawazine festival.

His café in Tétouan and social media endorsements, which reach his 5.7 million YouTube subscribers and Instagram following, also contribute to his wealth.