Rhaïs did establish a literary salon in Paris, which was frequented by writers such as Colette, Paul Morand, Jean Amrouche, as well as the actress Sarah Bernhardt.[1] There, Rhaïs dressed in combinations of Berber and Muslim clothing, suggesting an exotic background which was popularised with a cultural fascination at the time for all things "Oriental".[2] She spoke out against the emancipation of Arab women, noting in Turkey it had led to "widespread immorality".[2] Her popularity in France waned from around 1930, which coincided with the death of her daughter and increasing criticism of the persona in Algeria.[5] Rhaïs retired from public life.[2]