Born on May 8, 1969, in Al Hoceima, Saadi completed her primary and secondary education in the city, earning a baccalaureate in modern literature. She continued her university studies at Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fez and Mohammed First University in Oujda, graduating with a degree in Arabic language and literature.
She later obtained a postgraduate diploma in advanced studies from Mohammed V University in Rabat through a research and training program titled “The Islamic West: Morocco and Spain, Aspects of Cultural Interaction.” She also enrolled in the university’s doctoral program under a research unit focused on Mediterranean literature and the arts.
A career spanning administration, media and public service
Saadi’s career extended beyond academia into several professional fields. She worked as an executive at the Human Resources Directorate of the Ministry of Higher Education and headed the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services in Al Hoceima.
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She also gained media experience at the Amazigh-language radio station operated by Morocco’s National Broadcasting and Television Company. These roles gave her experience in administration, communications, advertising and institutional affairs.
Associative work was among the main stages of her career before she entered politics. In 2008, during the early years of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), she joined the party and ran in the 2009 municipal elections. She won the presidency of the Al Hoceima municipal council, bringing her to the forefront of local politics.
From municipal leadership to parliament
Saadi expanded her institutional role in 2015, when she was elected to the council of the Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region. In 2016, she entered parliament as a member of the House of Representatives through PAM’s national list.
She continued to take on responsibilities within the party, including a leadership role as its first female member of the collective leadership tasked with managing its affairs.
Her appointment to government marks another stage in a career spanning local administration, parliamentary work and party leadership. As minister delegate in charge of Housing and Urban Policy, she will oversee a portfolio closely tied to urban development, improving living conditions and expanding access to housing.
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The housing and City policy portfolio falls under the ministry headed by Samir Belfkih, who is responsible for national territorial planning, urbanism, housing and city policy.
Saadi’s appointment adds to women’s representation in executive decision-making in the current government and places her in charge of a sector central to Morocco’s public policy priorities. It also marks her transition from local and parliamentary responsibilities to national-level housing and urban policy.
