Nestled high above the cafe, just shy of the terrace, is a space the cafe has set aside for prayers. It might be the only cafe to have its own dedicated prayer room. It’s just one of the measures The Clock has taken to ensure everyone who frequents the cafe feels welcomed and comfortable....
There are a variety of places to study Arabic in Fes and there is an assortment of cultural programs offering foreigners insights into Islamic studies, artisanal craftsmanship and social programs (just to mention a few). But one place stands apart from the rest because it is owned and operated by a threesome of Moroccans...
Calligraphy means “beautiful writing” and Arabic calligraphy (or more properly, Islamic calligraphy) is considered a high art form in the Arab world and is increasingly gaining recognition and appreciation worldwide. Mohammed Charkaoui is an Islamic calligrapher who was first introduced to this art in primary school. Every day a half hour was devoted to...
