The lived medina: beyond monuments, the real life of every corner
The medina's commercial arteries.
The main axes connect gates to souks and inner squares.
The medina's true secret.
Side alleys are narrow and quiet, with closed doors hiding interior courtyards.
Resting and meeting points.
Small squares function as resting points, meeting places, and orientation landmarks.
Each quarter, its own character.
Each neighborhood has its own personality: bakery, hammam, mosque, fountain.
Souks by guilds.
Souks are organized by guilds: leather, spices, fabrics, tools, jewelry.
The hour shapes the mood.
The medina has its own rhythm: quiet at dawn, bustling at noon, calmer in the afternoon.
