About Fatéma Hal
Born 1952. Fatéma Hal is a Moroccan cook.
Fatéma Hal (; born 5 February 1952) is a Moroccan chef and writer. She is the owner of the prestigious restaurant Mansouria in Paris.
Early life Hal was born on 5 February 1952 in Oujda, Morocco. She received her secondary education in Oujda. She emigrated to France in 1970 at the age of 18 and married her cousin in Paris in a marriage arranged by her family, and with whom she had three children.
After her divorce, she devoted herself to defending women's rights.
Career She opened her first Moroccan restaurant in 1984 (or 1985) in 11th arrondissement of Paris and named it Mansouria named after her mother and which Hal was able to finance through tontine.
According to Le Figaro, Hal has become "one of the most renowned ambassadors of Moroccan cuisine". Le Grand Livre de la cuisine marocaine
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Who is Fatéma Hal?
Moroccan chef (born 1952)
When was Fatéma Hal born?
Fatéma Hal was born in 1952 in Oujda.
What is Fatéma Hal's occupation?
Fatéma Hal is a cook.
What nationality is Fatéma Hal?
Fatéma Hal is Moroccan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fatéma Hal. https://biography.guide/fatema-hal/
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