Ahmad Baba was born on October 26,1556 in Araouane to the teacher Ahmad bin al-Hajj Ahmad bin Umar bin Muhammed Aqit.
Ahmad Baba was born on October 26,1556 in Araouane to the Sanhaja Berber Aqit family. His father was the teacher Ahmad bin al-Hajj Ahmad bin Umar bin Muhammed Aqit.