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A House in Fez: Building a Life in the Ancient Heart of Morocco

Door Suzanna Clarke

Categorie
Ontdekkingsreizen & Expedities
Boeknummer
#407739-XT1
Titel
A House in Fez: Building a Life in the Ancient Heart of Morocco
Auteur
Clarke, Suzanna
Boektype
Paperback
Uitgeverij
Ebury
Jaar van uitgave
2008
ISBN10
0091925223
ISBN13
9780091925222
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Paperback, illustrated with photographs in colour and b/w, 8vo.
Samenvatting
When Suzanna Clarke and her husband bought a dilapidated house in the Moroccan town of Fez, their friends thought they were mad. Located in a maze of donkey-trod alleyways, the house - a traditional riad - was beautiful but in desperate need of repair. Walls were in danger of collapse, the plumbing non-existent. While neither Suzanna nor her husband spoke Arabic, and had only a smattering of French, they were determined to restore the building to its original splendour, using only traditional craftsmen and handmade materials. But they soon found that trying to do business in Fez was like being transported back several centuries in time and so began the remarkable experience that veered between frustration, hilarity and moments of pure exhilaration. But restoring the riad was only part of t... (Lees verder)heir immersion in the rich and colourful life of this ancient city. A House in Fez is a journey into Moroccan culture, revealing its day-to-day rhythms, its customs and festivals; its history, Islam, and Sufi rituals; the lore of djinns and spirits; the vibrant life-filled market places and the irresistible Moroccan cuisine. And above all, into the lives of the people - warm, friendly, and hospitable. Beautifully descriptive and infused with an extraordinary sense of place, this is a compelling account of one couple's adventures in ancient Morocco.
Pagina's
295
Conditie
Goed — Creased spine; large fold in back cover
Prijs
€ 6,00

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