Morocco is a country that illustrates the captivating craftsmanship where the passage of time has only served to refine and elevate the intricate designs. From the mesmerizing zellij tilework to the intricate embroidery and exquisite handwoven textiles. Each piece is a testament to the enduring artistry and skill of...
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world observe fasting from dawn till dusk. Iftar, or the breaking of the fast at sunset, holds immense significance in this spiritual period. It is a time for families and communities to come together, share blessings,...
Christmas Spirit The Olive Tree is a delightful alternative to the Christmas tree, signifying peace, hope and friendship. We at the Palais Amani have an annual tradition of making our own Christmas Olive Tree. In the Koran, the olive tree is “the blessed tree” and Muslims...
One of the most striking features of Moroccan architecture is the Zellij, the creation of an intricate mosaic design using hand-cut, glazed tiles. Skilled artisans assemble the jigsaw-like tiles to form geometrical patterns of great complexity. Each piece in the mosaic has a different name, describing...
Ba Mohammed embarks on a whole new adventure. The Palais Amani Effect: Summer in Fez: that dry baking heat, intense and luminous that revs up day after day and seems here to stay, permanent, unstoppable. And then one day the heat breaks, the morning starts with freshness...
At this time of year, the scent of Fez is the scent of Orange Blossom. Spring is by far the best time to visit Morocco, and that’s March, April and May. The snow has gone except for the highest peaks, the valleys are full of...
Sunset over Palais Amani's rooftop and Fez's medina Spectacular feast for the eyes The sun goes down over the Merinides and the sky blushes streaks of pink and apricot. A couple of storks flap awkwardly across the skyline going home to roost on the medina’s fortified walls....
This time last week, as the medical state of emergency was declared in Morocco, Palais Amani shut its doors. Or as shut as we can ever be, for our wonderful oasis just inside the medina in Fez can never be completely empty. The great cedar doors that under normal...