Author: Pascal Bellache
Fez, Intellectual Capital
The great northern capital is captivating in many ways: its distinctive topography, its picturesque sites, its lush gardens, the originality of its souks, and finally …
Students and the Bohemian Spirit
Students and the Bohemian Spirit is the title of a chapter from the book Fès ou les nostalgies andalouses, written by Enrique Gómez Carrillo and …
Birth of a Kingdom
The disciples of the Prophet Muhammad took control of North Africa within a few years, starting at the end of the 7th century. However, the …
Bab Guissa
Every day, between the afternoon prayer and sunset, the surroundings of Bab Guissa would host numerous storytellers, drawing large and loyal crowds made up exclusively …
Hammam Ben Abbad
The tradition of the hammam dates back to the very origins of Arab culture. It is a must for anyone wishing to truly understand the …
Salah’s Restaurant
Forget everything you think you know about tourist restaurants! Here, we are talking about a true discovery—one of the rare gems you may encounter during …
Are there interesting places to visit within the medina of Fez?
There is much to see in the medina of Fez and around its ramparts. One particularly splendid place worth visiting is the garden “Jnan Sbil.” …
Is there a particularly interesting museum to visit within the medina?
There are several interesting museums in the medina of Fez. One remarkable exception in Morocco is the museum located in the Batha district. The “Al …
Sefrou or The Exuberance
Is Sefrou really only thirty-two kilometers from Fez? It is. Yet how can it be so close, yet so different? In Fez, everything is calm, …