The Marrakesh Arch-Killer: Morocco’s Chilling Tale of Murder and Punishment

In the early 1900s, the ancient city of Marrakesh was gripped by fear as a series of gruesome murders unfolded. Hadj Mohammed Mesfewi, a cobbler and public scribe, lured young women into his shop under the guise of assisting them. With the help of an accomplice, he drugged and decapitated his victims, burying their remains beneath his shop and in his garden.

By 1906, Mesfewi had claimed the lives of at least 36 women. His capture led to a trial and a sentence that shocked the world: immurement—being walled up alive. For two days, his screams echoed through the streets of Marrakesh before falling silent forever.

Join us as we delve into the haunting story of the Marrakesh Arch-Killer, exploring the chilling details of his crimes and the brutal punishment that followed.