Fatima was born in Ait Chaaouali. She moved to Sidi Yahya after getting married and has three children. Her
son is currently attending high school, very far away from home. While her other son dropped out due to the distance. Her youngest daughter is 3 years old.
Fatima learned how to weave at her home growing up and makes Beni-Ourain rugs. She joined Association Zaouia in 2012. Her goal is to help her children finish school and graduate.
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