The mass of tightly knitted, narrow and mostly car free streets that make up the heart of Marrakesh’s Medina are great as a tourist for spending hours walking around, soaking up the lively Morocco culture and architecture; and whilst struggling not to get lost. The Medina, like many others across the country (Fez having the largest car free zone and …
Marrakesh might not be thought of by most people as a green city, however it is literally an oasis in a very arid part of the world. With ancient irrigation systems bringing water down from the Atlas mountains to the city, gardens and street trees have historically been aplenty across Marrakesh. Green Streets and Riads The streets of Marrakesh are full of …
There are a number of fundamental characteristics that make a city walking friendly, that encourages people to walk and that can be adapted to any city and urban area around the world. However, as each city has its own culture, climate and built and social environment it is essential that the local context and priorities are also integrated; so the …
