Perhaps you are thinking of:
* Leila Slimani, a Moroccan-French author who has won prestigious awards, including the Prix Goncourt, for novels like "Adèle" and "The Perfect Nanny."
* Assia Djebar, a prominent Algerian novelist, essayist, and filmmaker known for her powerful works exploring themes of women, colonialism, and identity.
* Chaïma Alami, a Moroccan author known for her novel "La Saison des Hommes," which delves into the complex relationships between men and women in Moroccan society.
If you could provide more information, such as the title of a book or a specific theme the author writes about, I might be able to help you identify the correct author.