Hydrography as a guide to reading the urban form of the Medina of Fez
MOUJOUD Lamiae, CHAHBI Mariame
Abstract. The urban morphological evolution of the Medina of Fez is examined through the lens of hydrography, from the Idrisid period to the contemporary era. The analysis reveals how hydraulic systems have shaped urban development, influencing spatial organization, socio-economic structures, and cultural practices. The research highlights the symbiotic relationship between water management and urban planning, demonstrating a diachronic narrative of adaptation and resilience. The exploration of transformations in water management practices over the centuries illustrates how hydrological considerations have facilitated or hindered urban morphological evolution. The importance of hydrography as a determining factor in the development of Fez is emphasized, offering perspectives on the adaptability of urban spaces in the face of environmental and sociopolitical changes.
Keywords
Adaptation, Comparative Analysis, History, Morphology, The Medina of Fez, Water Management
Published online 1/10/2025, 9 pages
Copyright © 2025 by the author(s)
Published under license by Materials Research Forum LLC., Millersville PA, USA
Citation: MOUJOUD Lamiae, CHAHBI Mariame, Hydrography as a guide to reading the urban form of the Medina of Fez, Materials Research Proceedings, Vol. 47, pp 188-196, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644903391-22
The article was published as article 22 of the book Vernacular Architecture
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