UNESCO on Saturday added six centuries-old medinas in the Comoros -- once historic sultanates along Indian Ocean trading routes -- to its World Heritage List, raising hopes for their preservation. The ...

Step into Essaouira-Medina, the Medina of Essaouira in Essaouira, Marokko, where Atlantic winds, blue-and-white alleys, and centuries of history create one of North Africa’s most atmospheric coastal ...

Entering through the Bab Boujloud Gate (Blue Gate), the grand entrance to Fes el Bali, marks the shift from modern Fez to the ancient medina's core, adorned with vibrant green tiles.Ad-hoc-news.de The ...

Some of the ancient cities of palaces, mosques, public squares, and narrow streets date back to the 12th century and are still inhabited.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 14th-century medina in the capital Moroni includes the old Friday Mosque (Shainess DAOUD) UNESCO on Saturday added six ...