11 stories
معالجة الجبل | The Mountain Healer
A hiker discovers healing and passion with a Berber herbalist in the Atlas Mountains.
Batna Birthright
Farida preserves Amazigh traditions in the Aurès Mountains. When linguist Nabil arrives documenting dying languages, she teaches him words no dictionary contains. 'El lougha f'el jism' (اللغة في الجسم) - Language lives in the body.
لؤلؤة الجبل الزرقاء | The Blue Pearl of Chefchaouen
A traveling photographer discovers passion with a Berber woman in the blue-washed streets of Chefchaouen.
Ghardaïa Gardens
Zineb tends the hidden gardens of the M'zab Valley. When architect Amine arrives to study ancient irrigation, she shows him that some systems carry more than water. 'El ma hayat' (الما حياة) - Water is life.
Kabylie Kismet
Dyhia weaves traditional Kabyle dresses in the Djurdjura Mountains. When textile collector James arrives seeking authentic pieces, she wraps him in patterns that bind souls. 'El libas yehki' (اللباس يحكي) - Clothes speak.
Khenchela Kindled
Dihya preserves Chaoui traditions in the Aurès Mountains. When documentary filmmaker Yusuf arrives capturing disappearing cultures, she shows him that some traditions can only be lived, not filmed. 'El 'ada f'el dem' (العادة في الدم) - Tradition is in the blood.
تاجر السجاد | The Carpet Dealer of Marrakech
A carpet dealer discovers passion with a buyer who comes seeking more than rugs in the souks of Marrakech.
Medea Mysteries
Yasmine keeps ancient Berber healing traditions in Médéa's mountains. When anthropologist Saïd arrives documenting folk medicine, she shows him cures that confound modern science. 'El dwa f'el jbal' (الدوا في الجبال) - Medicine is in the mountains.
ليالي الصحراء | Sahara Desert Nights
A Berber guide discovers passion under the stars with a tourist seeking escape in the Moroccan Sahara.
موسم الأركان | The Argan Harvest of Tafraout
An argan oil producer discovers passion with a cosmetics researcher seeking the secrets of Moroccan beauty.
صائغ الفضة | The Silversmith of Tiznit
A silversmith discovers passion with a collector who comes seeking Berber jewelry in Tiznit.