Saïd Boulhimas was born in Mogador. At 8 years of age, he began to attend the instrument workshop of Maâlem Seddik Laarch to learn to turn wood. It was through this contact with musical instruments that he entered the world of Gnaoua. Later, Maâlem Abdellah Guinea took him under his wing and Boulhimas completed his apprenticeship. He is part of this new generation of musicians who combine a deep understanding of traditional Moroccan culture with an ear attuned to rhythms for other places. He caused a sensation at the 2003 edition of the Festival with his exceptional performance with the Jbara et les Mouettes group, as well as his participation in the creation of “Band of Gnawa” in 2007. Loy Ehrlich and chose to work with him for his flexibility, creativity, and virtuosity. He was the winner of the 2006 edition of the Young Gnaoua Talents Festival.