This tenth volume on Morocco completes the ‘Villages and Towns’ series, which after its initial publication 40 years ago has now been reproduced in its entirety. Learn about the regional architecture and urban features of this magical North African country by diving into the casbah, the medina, and the souk. Revisit the caravan stopover of Ait-Ben-Haddou, see the fortified Berber city of Goulmima and the massive mudbrick walls of Afanour, marvel at the light and pattern in Marrakech, and get lost in the narrow, labyrinthine streets of the ancient capital of Fes. Yukio Futagawa’s faithful account and photos bring the traditional layout and design of Moroccan settlements to life.
Locations: Ait-Benhaddou, Goulmima and Afanour, Marrakech and Fès
This tenth volume on Morocco completes the ‘Villages and Towns’ series, which after its initial publication 40 years ago has now been reproduced in its entirety. Learn about the regional architecture and urban features of this magical North African country by diving into the casbah, the medina, and the souk. Revisit the caravan stopover of Ait-Ben-Haddou, see the fortified Berber city of Goulmima and the massive mudbrick walls of Afanour, marvel at the light and pattern in Marrakech, and get lost in the narrow, labyrinthine streets of the ancient capital of Fes. Yukio Futagawa’s faithful account and photos bring the traditional layout and design of Moroccan settlements to life.
Locations: Ait-Benhaddou, Goulmima and Afanour, Marrakech and Fès