Abdesalam Bennuna

Abdesalam Bennuna was a Moroccan man of letters. He is described as the "father of Moroccan nationalism."

He cofounded al-Hurriya ( Freedom), an arabophone newspaper, with Abdelkhalek Torres.

He corresponded with Shakib Arslan.

During Spanish rule of Morocco, Bennouna called for democratic reforms for Moroccans. Initially, Bennouna did not demand independence or autonomy, but reforms of colonial rule such as elected municipal councils, a general council, press freedoms, freedom of association, improved educational system, Moroccan access to administrative posts and anti-poverty measures.