Fatema Chebchoub

Fatema Chebchoub (; 1952 – August 9, 2006) known by her stage name, Al-Chebchouba, was a Moroccan academic, actor, director, activist, comedian, poet. She was one of the first Moroccan women to write and direct theater performances, and one of the few to incorporate elements of traditional theatrical heritage in her productions.

Chebchoub used her platform to discuss issues such as corruption, gender equality, women's literacy, and injustice.

Personal life Chebchoub was born in 1952.

While living in Philadelphia, Chebchoub also worked extensively with Jewish artists in the community.

In 2002, with a grant from the Greenfield Intercultural Center at the University of Pennsylvania, Chebchoub produced a documentary film, entitled From Heart to Heart: A Documentary of Feelings and Attitudes towards the Incidents of Sept. 11, 2001, from Arab-Americans in the Philadelphia area.

Death Chebchoub died at age 53 in Skhirat, near Rabat, in a swimming accident, on August 9, 2006.