She walked at the front.

Salé, 29 January 1944. Khnata Ronda is remembered as a woman of courage, linked to the national uprising and to the Moroccan flag carried at the head of the procession. The association bearing her name keeps this legacy alive and connects it with practical action for women and future generations.

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Salé seen from the Kasbah of the Udayas, the minaret of the Great Mosque above the ramparts

Patriotism, Dignity, Courage, Solidarity, Transmission, Civic engagement

Bab Mrissa, the monumental gate of Salé

A woman, a memory, a legacy.

Khnata Ronda is linked to Morocco’s national struggle for independence. Her name reminds us that women took part, with courage, in the history of the nation.

The association bearing her name preserves this memory and connects it with practical action: women’s autonomy, health, education and employment.

Discover her story

Her story in three moments.

  1. Rabat · Salé

    Her origins

    Born into the Ronda family of Rabat, of Andalusian descent, she settled in Salé after marrying El Amri, a merchant of the city.

  2. 29 January 1944

    At the head of the procession

    During the Salé uprising, she walked at the front of the procession, carrying the Moroccan flag.

  3. Today

    A memory to pass on

    The association collects, preserves and shares the testimonies and documents that shed light on her life.

Why an association?

Preserving memory also means passing on values and opening possibilities for the future. The association exists for three reasons.

About the association
  1. Preserve

    a memory that must not fade.

  2. Pass on

    values to young generations.

  3. Act

    for women’s autonomy, today.

Our work: supporting autonomy

Our approach is people-centred, inclusive and rooted in local realities. It is organised around four areas.

  1. Economic empowerment, women’s cooperatives and solidarity tourism

    Strengthen skills and sustainable income opportunities.

  2. Physical and mental health

    Contribute to better access to care and wellbeing.

  3. Coaching and personal development

    Encourage women to build their own path.

  4. Education, academic support and employability

    Support educational continuity and access to opportunities.

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The association’s logo: beneath an arch, a woman in a haik holds the Moroccan flag and gives her hand to a child

A word from the president

“I wish to carry on the name of this courageous woman, preserve her memory and pass on to future generations the values of patriotism, dignity, solidarity and commitment that she embodies.”

Khaoula Alaoui MdarhriPresident of the Khnata Ronda Association
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Researchers, teachers, journalists, families, volunteers and partners: your proposals, testimonies and questions are welcome.

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