If you’ll ask me what I love most about the Fez city in Morocco, I can probably think of more than a hundred things to say. But one thing is for sure, the Moroccan culture never failed to fascinate my senses. From exotic dishes to awe-inspiring sights, there’s never really a dull moment in the […]

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Do you have that habit of crossing out dates on your calendar? I know it is a good way of reminding myself what day of what month it is already, but I just can’t make it part of my daily routine. Just awhile ago, the digital clock on my bedside table, which I rarely pay […]

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It is said that the most astonishing pieces of Moroccan handicrafts were shaped by the hands of the Fez artisans. You may choose not to believe me. However, watch how your skepticism slowly fade away once you come across the arts and crafts collection that the Dar Batha museum houses. I never heard of this […]

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Year 2007 is a significant year in Fez city. Why? This fascinating city in Morocco is celebrating its 25th year of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also, ISESCO named Fez as 2007’s Capital of Islamic Culture. This year also marks the 13th anniversary of the much-awaited Fez World Sacred Music Festival. Sacred music artists […]

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Admit it, you were just as fascinated as I was when you first heard about Fez. And most probably, the thing playing in your imagination then is a picture of a red turban-like hat with a tassel hanging over the side. Before I even knew about Fez as one of the four imperial cities in […]

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