Marrakesh's Urban Heritage : Spatial Evolution, Heritage Conservation, and Tourism Impact

The Medina of Marrakesh is undergoing significant transformations driven by tourism and heritage valorization. The study reveals that the conversion of traditional houses (dars and riads) into guesthouses has altered the urban landscape, fostering new socio-spatial dynamics and gentrification in the historic core. This globalizing trend redefines the functions of heritage structures while promoting cultural exchange between tourists and locals. Employing a hypothetico-deductive approach, the research investigates how these changes reshape Marrakesh's heritage landscape and housing conditions, offering insights into the interplay between tourism and urban evolution.

Saber, Q. Marrakesh’s Urban Heritage : Spatial Evolution, Heritage Conservation, and Tourism Impact. https://doi.org/10.15476/elte.2024.252