The young, naive King of Baghdad who disguises himself to understand his people but is usurped by Jaffar. After surviving imprisonment, exile, and magical blindness, he pursues his love for the Princess and eventually reclaims his throne with Abu's help.
The Sultan's marriage arrangement obstructs Ahmad's relationship with the Princess.
Ahmad loves the Sultan's daughter, while the Sultan agrees to give her to Jaffar in exchange for the flying horse.
Halima exploits Ahmad's vulnerability to advance Jaffar's plan.
Halima tricks the blinded Ahmad into awakening the Princess and then has him dismissed with Abu to the docks.
Their romance motivates Ahmad's pursuit and survives Jaffar's enchantments.
Ahmad meets the Princess in Basra, falls in love with her, and is eventually reunited with her after Jaffar's defeat.
Jaffar's seizure of power makes Ahmad his central political enemy.
Jaffar tricks Ahmad into entering Baghdad in disguise, has him arrested, and usurps his throne.
The king and the thief become the film's principal adventure partnership.
Ahmad meets Abu in prison, and Abu arranges their escape. Abu later uses magical objects to find and rescue Ahmad.
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