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28 May 2013
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The Medina of Fez in peril
- The historical sites of the Medina are falling into ruin and its environment is deteriorating. Worksites have been open for years and remain insufficient.
- Today, the only way out of the disastrous situation of the Medina is the Five-Year Restoration Programme (2013-2017) launched recently by H.M. King Mohammed VI.
- Today, the only way out of the disastrous situation of the Medina is the Five-Year Restoration Programme (2013-2017) launched recently by H.M. King Mohammed VI.
On the occasion of the celebration of Heritage Month from 18 April to 18 May, the city of Fez hosted debates, round tables and study days on the issue. And as usual, various speakers recall that the Medina of Fez, the most medieval of North African cities, was classified in 1981 on the list of world heritage of humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and that its safeguarding and the preservation of its authenticity are confronted with several obstacles. It is cited in particular demographic pressure, the threat of ruin and the lack of financial means. However, it was a question that all those involved in the rehabilitation of the Medina of Fez (Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Tourism, local authorities, etc.) must combine their efforts to fight against the constraints that weigh on the preservation of this jewel of world heritage. But…
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