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

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.

Author: Suzanna Clarke
Publisher: Gallery Books
Published: 11/11/2008
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.26w x 0.77d
ISBN13: 9781416578932
ISBN10: 1416578935
BISAC Categories:
- Architecture | Historic Preservation | General
- Architecture | Buildings | Residential