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House in Fez - Building a Life in the Ancient Heart of Morocco (Paperback): Suzanna Clarke

House in Fez - Building a Life in the Ancient Heart of Morocco (Paperback)

Suzanna Clarke

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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.

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Imprint:	Simon & Schuster
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2008
First published:	November 2008
Authors:	Suzanna Clarke
Dimensions:	215 x 139 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-1-4165-7893-2
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Residential buildings, domestic buildings > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Construction & heavy industry > General Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > Conservation of buildings & building materials Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel & holiday guides > General Books > Travel > Travel & holiday guides > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4165-7893-5
Barcode:	9781416578932