JRM Chapman was born in the UK and studied in Cambridge. He loved to
travel, and in the 50s he settled first in Tangier and then in
Casablanca where he worked as a travel agent in Olive Branch Tours. He
took care of very rich tourists. Chapman loved acting and was president
of the amateur dramatic society in Churchill Club in Casablanca. He
participated in many films shot in Morocco since his beginning as an
extra in the film "Lawrence of Arabia" where he was also a travel agent
for the film. Chapman retired in Tangiers where he died from a heart
attack while he was watching his television.
Was forbidden to travel to France since 1965, the date of assassination of Morroccan Political Leader Mehdi Ben Barka (in which he was allegedly involved).
Was a friend of some members of the Royal Family as well as other important personalities.
Was a good friend to Film Director/ Producer Ahmed Boulane.