Abdelouahed Belkeziz

Abdelouahed Belkeziz, (; ; 5 July 1939 – 19 October 2021) was a Moroccan lawyer, politician, and diplomat. He served as the eighth Secretary-General of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) from 2001 to 2004.

Biography Abdelouahed Belkeziz was born on 5 July 1939 in Marrakesh. His portfolio was expanded to include youth affairs and he served in the post from 5 November 1981 to 30 November 1983. He also led the OIC in opposing the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He retired at the end of 2004.

Belkeziz died in Rabat on 19 October 2021 at the age of 82.

Honours Order of King Abdulaziz (1979) Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit (1979) Commander of the Order of the British Empire (1980) Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of Senegal (1981) Grand Officer of the National Order of Merit (1983) Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Rio Branco (1984)