Postcolonial Marrakesh

Marrakesh's medina is perceived differently by government officials and local residents. Officials use it as a tool to shape national identity, either embracing or contrasting colonial legacies, while locals view it as an integral part of their daily lives—a place for residence, work, and leisure. Assia Lamzah's study reveals this dual perception, highlighting the medina's role in postcolonial Morocco beyond its heritage significance.

Lamzah, A. (2025). 5. Postcolonial Marrakesh. Housing, Heritage and Urbanisation in the Middle East and North Africa, 85–100. https://doi.org/10.11647/obp.0460.05