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Finding Fez

Jamie magazineclaire_nelsonNovember 2, 2017

“The heart and soul of this ancient city is the medina, a bona fide labyrinth of some 9,000 streets and alleyways. Within its fortifed walls is a hive of markets and makers, artisans sewing bright fabrics or hammering elaborate silverware. Women in hijabs pluck the choicest figs from a well-stocked cart, and wide-eyed cats wait…

Trek & Mountain

Trek & Mountainclaire_nelsonNovember 1, 20100

TREK & MOUNTAIN: “While Mohammad fell asleep by the fire, wrapped in his djellaba, Mbarek prepared a tajine. He apologised to us, embarrassed about the camels. “Pas de problem,” we said. “C’est la vie!” Spirits high again, the guitar was played and we took turns to concoct silly songs about missing camels. We didn’t bother erecting…