The Medina -- the Old City -- of Fez is the best-preserved, medieval walled city in the world. Inside this vibrant Moroccan community, internet cafes and mobile phones coexist with a maze of donkey-trod alleyways, thousand-year-old sewer systems, and Arab-style houses, gorgeous with intricate, if often shabby, mosaic work. While vacationing in Morocco, Suzanna Clarke and her husband, Sandy, are inspired to buy a dilapidated, centuries-old riad in Fez with the aim of restoring it to its original splendor, using only traditional craftsmen and handmade materials. So begins a remarkable adventure that is bewildering, at times hilarious, and ultimately immensely rewarding. A House in Fez chronicles their meticulous restoration, but it is also a journey into Moroccan customs and lore and a window into the lives of its people as friendships blossom. When the riad is finally returned to its former glory, Suzanna finds she has not just restored an old house, but also her soul.
A House in Fez: Building a Life in the Ancient Heart of Morocco
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Author: Clarke, Suzanna
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781416578932
Details:
Author: Clarke, Suzanna
Brand: Gallery Books
Features:
- Used Book in Good Condition
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 296
Release Date: 11-11-2008
Part Number: Line drawings, black and white; Illustra
Package Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781416578932
