Part of the Mellah or Jewish Quarter
Apparently aside from hitorical evidence, the building design is a give away because Muslim houses rarely had outward facing windows or balconies, they faced the inner courtyard, whereas the Jewish houses had balconies to make the most of the weather.
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In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurate... [read more]
In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurate... [read more] Blog: The Medieval City of Fes
Date: May 5th 2009
Date: May 5th 2009
