Lane around Al Karaouine Mosque, Medina of Fez, Morocco
In the heart of the Medina of Fez, a man is walking in a lane near by Al Karaouine Mosque. About the picture: The photograph was taken in 2010 during my second visit to Fez. It was probably not the first time that I had walked down this lane, but the lines & the geometry [...]
Hammam, Medina of Larache & Fez
Medina of Larache, 2011 – See the photo in large In the Medina of Larache, a Moroccan lady traditionally dressed is entering a home. Opposite is the back door of a Hammam. A traditional public space where men and women go to wash themselves and socialise. Medina of Fez, 2010 – See the photo in [...]
Prickly pears sellers, Medina of Fez, Morocco
Prickly pears sellers talking to each others in the Medina of Fez.
Tanner at work, Chouara tannery, Fez, Morocco
Tanner dying skin in brown dye made from ceddar tree, Chouara tannery, Fez
The Chouara tannery, Fes
Tanning is one of the oldest traditions in Morocco and Fes. The city is known as a spiritual centre but is also well known for the quality of its art and crafts. Tanning has always been a big industry. In the 14th century, nearly a hundred tanneries were set up in the Medina of Fes. [...]
