Ahmed Baidou was born September 28, 1979 in Mirleft, Morocco. He obtained an audiovisual technician diploma from the National Institute of Professional Application (INAP) 2004, extensive audiovisual training, and has participated in several projects as a cameraman and produced a number of film projects. He has produced and directed short films such as: The Reed Dolls (2007); La Mémoire / Tamouktit (2009); and the documentary television series, Enigme de l’Histoire (2009/2010). His feature films include: Aghrrabou (2012); L’Homme Libre (2012); Arai Delma (2013); Chamharouch (2014); La Guitare Libre (2015) and Addur (2018).