Out of Africa has been presented with numerous awards, with features in most of Sydney’s Top Food Guides - complimenting style, atmosphere, food and service. The Restaurant and Catering Association NSW has awarded Out of Africa Restaurant as a Finalist in the Awards for Excellence for the past seven years. In December 2008 Executive Chef/ Owner & Author Hassan M’Souli received a plaque from the Moroccan Consular General, Terence Mullane  - "in recognition and deep appreciation of his outstanding contribution to the promotion of Moroccan Cuisine and culture to Australia over 23years". In the late 1980’s Hassan brought with him from Casablanca the first Moroccan Cuisine in NSW when he opened ‘The Mosquito Bar’ (1986) in Mosman NSW. Hassan didn't stop there, opening ‘Casablanca’ (1990) in Manly NSW, and now ‘Out of Africa’ since 1995 - continuing his success.

HASSAN M’SOULI
Hassan M'Souli arrived in Australia in 1985 from Casablanca. His passion for cooking evolved in his mother's kitchen at a young age and he pursued that passion along with those of acting and teaching. Hassan's decision to leave family and friends behind him brought him to the shores of Sydney – he wanted to be as far away from familiarity as possible – to start an exciting journey in life, in a new and challenging environment. He found his dreams in Sydney and an opportunity to introduce a unique taste that Sydney had never seen before. Hassan has appeared in shows on SBS, ABC Radio, Channel 7 and the Lifestyle Channel, with articles also appearing in Australia’s leading Newspapers and Magazines.