Despite his young age, Fahd has already articulated a bold vision for the future, firmly setting himself on the path of great inventors — a journey that began with childhood games and evolved into innovations that serve both humanity and the environment. His long hair gives the impression you're in the presence of a brilliant inventor — though he's only thirteen. But it's not just his appearance that stands out. Fahd Laouadi creates unconventional solutions that hint at a very promising future. The Beginning: A Child's First Steps into Discovery «When I was four, I used to play with remote-controlled cars», Fahd tells Yabiladi, recalling the early days of his passion for technology at his family's home in Safi. «But I was more interested in how they worked than in actually playing with them. I would take them apart and try to put them back together». Fahd's love for knowledge goes beyond curiosity — it's driven by a deep desire to understand how the world around him functions. At just five years old, he managed to assemble a basic electrical circuit on his own. By seven, he had turned a decorative model ship from the living room into a functioning project by adding a control system to make it move. «I always had the feeling that everything around me could be better — and that I was capable of making it better», he says with a confident smile. Despite his young age, his inventions quickly evolved. At nine, he built an innovative vacuum cleaner and became the go-to fixer in the household. «I always saw myself as the solution. Whenever something broke at home, everyone came to me», he says, his confidence betraying wisdom beyond his years. A Turning Point: Learning to Code The biggest shift in Fahd's journey came at age eleven when he discovered programming. «At first, I didn't know much about it, but I decided to learn», he says. «My father was a big support — he helped me buy the electronic components I needed». This leap into programming led to one of his most practical inventions yet: an automatic irrigation system that waters plants based on moisture or temperature sensors. «I kept forgetting to water the plants, so I decided to invent something to do it for me. Later, I realized it could be useful for others, too». The Constant Drive to Innovate Fahd's creative streak didn't stop there. «I started working on hydrogen fuel cells, thinking I could use hydrogen as an alternative to butane gas or fossil fuels — for cooking, or even powering cars», he says. The project took years of experimentation and setbacks before yielding results. «Each time I failed, I learned something new and got closer to success». «Ideas come to me at any time — when I'm playing or just before I fall asleep. As soon as I have an idea, I don't wait. I go get what I need and start building right away». His perseverance has earned him recognition at national level. He won first prize in a competition organized by the Office Chérifien des Phosphates (OCP) for his electronic drip irrigation system and also took home top honors in a national contest for inventing an «electronic cane» to help visually impaired people navigate. «In the beginning, I didn't have the experience or the right materials. My father would order parts for me from foreign websites, and it was expensive», Fahd recalls. «But over time, I learned how to source better. Now I go to local flea markets every Sunday to find old tools and components at good prices. My father even brings me parts whenever he visits the market — anything he thinks I might use». The Road Ahead Fahd now faces a new challenge: he has been chosen to represent the Marrakech-Safi region in the Pioneering Schools Competition, to be held in Bouznika from May 13 to 16. «I'm proud to represent my region, and I hope to achieve even more success», he says with excitement. Despite his many early achievements, Fahd is already thinking far into the future. His dream? To one day build a factory that produces environmentally friendly cars and to continue inventing technologies that make people's lives easier. «I want to invent things that help people live better», he says with hopeful determination. «And I believe I'll make that dream come true».
