Marcus Botbol was born in Meknes, Morocco, in 1957. At the age of seven, his family immigrated to Israel, settling in the vibrant, multi-ethnic city of Ramla. This colorful mosaic of cultures has been a major source of inspiration for Botbol’s creative work.

Marcus displayed artistic talent from an early age and is largely self-taught. In recent years, he studied under the renowned Israeli painter Moshe Gat to further refine his techniques. His mastery of color and composition highlights his originality and creative independence.