15 stories
The Tunis Medina | مدينة تونس العتيقة
She restores ancient doors in the Tunis medina. He's the architect documenting them. Together, they open doors to each other's hearts.
Casbah Connection
Nadia guides tourists through the ancient Casbah's labyrinthine streets. When mysterious photographer Malik arrives seeking authenticity, she shows him corners of the medina—and herself—that no map reveals. 'Enti ser el casbah' (أنتِ سر القصبة) - You are the Casbah's secret.
دَرْسُ الأَسْمَاءِ الخَمْسَةِ | The Lesson of the Five Nouns
A patriarch in medieval Medina learns the grammar of kinship through الأسماء الخمسة, as he discovers that family bonds are written in letters.
حارس النافورة | The Fountain Keeper of Fez
A fountain keeper discovers passion with an urban historian studying the ancient water systems of Fez.
خياط المدينة | The Medina Tailor of Fez
A master tailor discovers passion with a fashion designer who comes to learn traditional Moroccan sewing.
أرملة المدابغ | The Tannery Widow of Fez
A master tanner discovers unexpected passion with a voluptuous widow who comes to buy leather in the ancient tanneries of Fez.
صانع البلغة | The Babouche Maker of Marrakech
A traditional slipper maker discovers passion with a shoe designer who comes to learn ancient techniques.
صانعة الجلابيب | The Djellaba Maker of Marrakech
A djellaba maker discovers passion with a fashion buyer who comes seeking authentic Moroccan clothing.
فنانة الحناء | The Henna Artist of Marrakech
A henna artist discovers passion while decorating the hands of a tourist who seeks more than art in the medina.
إسكافي المدينة | The Medina Cobbler of Marrakech
A cobbler in Marrakech's medina discovers passion with a fashion designer sourcing traditional materials.
صانع العطور | The Perfumer of Marrakech
A master perfumer discovers passion with a woman seeking a custom scent to remember Morocco.
تاجر التوابل في مراكش | The Spice Merchant of Marrakech
A widow discovers passion in the aromatic depths of a spice shop in the ancient medina of Marrakech.
سقاء الماء | The Water Seller of Marrakech
A traditional water seller discovers passion with a cultural preservationist documenting dying traditions.
Medina Moonlight
Salma teaches calligraphy in the holy city. When divorced imam Hamza seeks to commission Quranic art for his mosque, their sessions become sacred in unexpected ways. 'Al hubb ibada' (الحب عبادة) - Love is worship.
The Date Palm Garden of Medina | بُسْتانُ النَّخيلِ في المَدينَة
In the blessed oasis of Medina, a wealthy widow who owns the largest date palm garden discovers sweet passion with a young farmer whose hands cultivate more than just trees.