About
Joseph Oubelkas talks about his wrongful imprisonment in Morocco and how he rebuilt his life. At De Mandemaaker in Bunschoten on Thursday 5 November 2026, from 19:30 to 22:00.
What to expect
Joseph Oubelkas was sentenced to 10 years in prison in Morocco at age 24 and spent 4.5 years (1637 days) there before he was released.
- He tells his story with passion and humour
- He explains how he kept going in prison
- He studied Moroccan and taught lessons there
- He wrote the autobiography 400 brieven van mijn moeder
- His second book: Gezondheid, Liefde, Vrijheid
Questions
When does Joseph Oubelkas - From suffering to leading start and end?
Joseph Oubelkas - From suffering to leading runs Thursday, 5 November 2026, 19:30 until 22:00.
Where is Joseph Oubelkas - From suffering to leading?
Joseph Oubelkas - From suffering to leading takes place at De Mandemaaker, Bunschoten, Kerkstraat 103, Bunschoten-Spakenburg.
How much are tickets for Joseph Oubelkas - From suffering to leading?
Tickets for Joseph Oubelkas - From suffering to leading cost €12.50 on the official ticket shop.
How do I book?
Book through the organizer's page:
Which books did he write?
His autobiography 400 brieven van mijn moeder appeared in 2011.
The book about his prison time is now in its 26th print
He also wrote Gezondheid, Liefde, Vrijheid, about life after prison
Arabic and Moroccan events
Getting there
De Mandemaaker, Bunschoten, Kerkstraat 103, 3751 AT Bunschoten-Spakenburg, Utrecht, NL
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