Culture

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 is the title of a chapter from the book Fès ou les nostalgies andalouses, written by Enrique Gómez Carrillo and …

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 …

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 …

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.” …

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 …

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, …

Silent and graceful, they come and go—the Fassis in their yellow babouches. Their attire is modest in the extreme: immaculate among the wealthy, somewhat neglected …

If the techniques and customs of Fez’s artisans evoke the 13th century, the University of Al-Qarawiyyin reaches even further into the past. This prestigious institution, …