Zakia DAHANI, a seasoned architect and founder of ZADA Architectes, has practised her craft with passion and rigour for nearly 20 years. After earning her architecture degree in 2006, she began her career in private firms, rising through the ranks to become an agency head and leading major projects such as the Agadir University Hospital Centre and Rabat’s new bus station.

In 2024, drawing on her extensive expertise, she established ZADA Architectes, a studio known for its commitment to large‑scale public and private projects, including residential complexes and administrative buildings. The firm is distinguished by a creative yet functional approach that combines technical precision, innovation, and architectural quality.

Elected to the Regional Council of the Rabat Order of Architects, Zakia Dahani plays an active role in guiding the profession, ensuring compliance with the laws and ethics governing architectural practice while collaborating regularly with multidisciplinary teams.

Alongside her professional practice, she is devoted to training the next generation of architects, serving as an adjunct instructor at the National School of Architecture and thereby reinforcing her commitment to knowledge transfer and the advancement of the profession.