This year’s Fes Festival of World Sacred Music is a shorter-than-usual version over four days, 9-12 June, with the theme Architecture and the Sacred. Now that the programme is available in English and will soon be on the festival’s website (www.fesfestival.com), let’s take a look at what’s on offer this year. Note: These are MY
We started in Lihoudi, in the northeastern corner of the medina. As you might guess from the name, this was once a Jewish area where jewellers and goldsmiths plied their trade. Out of respect for local residents, the mosque was built without a minaret so the call to prayer would not sound out over this
Ramadan in 2023 starts around 22 March and ends around 20 April. We can’t be more precise because it depends on sighting the moon. So should you venture into Morocco during Ramadan? There’s no reason why not, and the insights you’ll gain into the people and culture will enhance your experience. What you need to
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