Moroccan women celebrated in colourful exhibition
Artist Ewa Potocka's exhibition Moroccan Chameleon, has been inspired by Moroccan women. It will be held at Riad Karim, a new creative space in the Fez Medina, from June 16 - 22 A pioneer in the field...
View ArticleNoel Bensted Exhibition: Chasing Shadows to Open in Fez June 17
Noel Bensted Exhibition: Chasing Shadows - Monday, June 17 at 6:30 PM at ALIF Riad, 6 Derb Drissi, Batha. Continues daily 4-6 PM through June 26Artist's Statement:“This selection of drawings,...
View ArticleFes Festival - Opening Night
OPENING CREATION - FES, MEMORY OF THE FUTUREReviewVenetia MenziesTonight's concert was themed around the diverse cultural history of Fes, a city that has been shaped by many influences: Amazigh, Arab,...
View ArticleFes Festival - June 15
A beautiful day in Fez with Irish fairies in the gardens and the UK's Sami Yusuf captivating the crowd at Bab Makina in a concert that started on time!Singers emerged from the audienceReviewVenetia...
View ArticleFes Festival Review - June 16
Under a full moon in Fez, Marcel Khalife and his ensemble charmed and enthralled the audience at Bab Makina Marcel KhalifeREVIEWVenetia Menzies“Uhibuk!” (I love you!) screamed a member of the audience...
View ArticleFes Festival Review - June 17
An odd day at the Fes Festival - an afternoon launched with a soundtrack of cars, insects and bells followed by an evening starting with chaos, long delays and over zealous security guards - yet...
View ArticleFes Festival - June 18
From a somber Canticum Novum performance, through a masterly Celtic bagpipe display, to an all female Rajasthani delight, it was a mixed day at the Fes Festival Canticum NovumCanticum Novum - France -...
View ArticleFes Festival - June 19
Another day and more interesting performances at the Fes Festival under sunny skies and with warm temperaturesReviewsKol Cole- Synagogue Another false start was on the cards today, as festival-goers...
View ArticleFes Festival - June 20
While Fes was buzzing about the concert by the great Youssou Ndour, there were other wonderful performances today - especially the concert by Homayoun Sakhi from Afghanistan.ReviewHomayoun Sakhi - The...
View ArticleFes Festival - June 21
Mohammed BriouelOn the penultimate day of the Fes Festival, it has become something of a tradition to give the locals a treat with one of their favourites - the Arabo-Andalus Orchestra of Fes, directed...
View ArticleFes Festival Closing Concert - June 22
This year, the Fes Festival audience were left a little deflated, reeling from all of this week’s performances but unsure how to digest an oddly put together two-part closing concertReviewAfter a slow...
View ArticleFes Festival Wrap Up -2019
Following in the footsteps of the many Sufi musicians of the past, who had famously travelled to this ancient city to unearth its wisdom, the Fes Festival 2019 attracted an eclectic mix of artists from...
View ArticleThe Holidays are Over
The View From Fez is back!For the first time in ten years we took an extended three month holiday while we researched the Moorish influences in Greece, Cyprus, France and Portugal. An amazing trip.Now...
View ArticleHassan II Mosque Hammams Now Open to Public
The hammams of the Hassan II mosque have finally opened their doors to the public.Stack under the great Mosque Hassan II, this hammam with XXL proportions spread over 6000m 2 divided (in equal parts)...
View ArticleMorocco: Storm Alert!
According to the Directorate of National Meteorology (DMN) after the locally strong thunderstorms that took place on Wednesday from 14:00 to 23:00, they will return Thursday from 11:00 to 23:00 in...
View ArticleWho says libraries are all indoor?
According to a tender published in early August by the municipality of Casablanca, city authorities are looking for companies to install reading libraries in public gardens.Book stand located at the...
View ArticleYellow Vested Car Guardians in Morocco
Visitors to Morocco often comment on the yellow-vested men who guard parked cars. However, there is now a call from Moroccans to denounce the parking attendants.A little investigation reveals that the...
View ArticleThe View From Fez Tops 5 Million!
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