Yousra Saouf

Yousra Saouf is a Moroccan singer who rose to fame in the Arab world at the age of 20 following her participation in the second season of Arab Idol, broadcast on MBC. She was acclaimed by the jury and the public, her voice being linked to the Egyptian diva Najat Essaghira. She was ranked ninth in the competition.

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Early life

Yousra Saouf is from Casablanca, Morocco.

Performances in ''Arab Idol''

Performances during the auditions

Casting : "Akthar Min Awal Ahebak" by Ahlam
Casting Beirut : "Mali" by Warda Al-Jazairia
Casting Beirut : "Ana Fintizarak" by Umm Kulthum

Performances during the primes

Top 27: "Oyoun El Alb" by Najat Essaghira
Wildcards Survival Prime: "Ma Thasabnish" by Sherine
1st Prime: "El Amaken" by Mohammed Abdu
2nd Prime: "Elli Kan" by Nancy Ajram
3rd Prime: "In Raht Minek Ya Ain" by Shadia
4th Prime: "Ana Albi Lek Meyal" by Fayza Ahmed

After ''Arab Idol''

After leaving the program, Yousra was contacted by the Emirati lyricist Mosaab El Anzi, who, charmed by her voice, wrote her first song "Bghito Yahlali". The song, written in Moroccan Arabic, will be included in an upcoming debut album. Yousra shared the stage with Ahlam during her concert on 30 May 2013 at the Mawazine music festival in Rabat, Morocco. She sang "Akthar Min Awal Ahebak" and "Ma Isah Illa Sahih".