Rethinking World Heritage Cities preservation: A critical re-exploration of the Medina of Fez

Heritage preservation efforts, while aiming to safeguard cultural significance, can inadvertently perpetuate colonial legacies and socio-economic challenges in African urban settings. A critical re-examination of the Medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1972, reveals how such paradigms may hinder sustainable urban development. This study proposes an alternative methodology that integrates historical preservation with modern livability, offering a model for balancing cultural heritage and contemporary needs in post-colonial cities.

Chahboun, N. (2024). Rethinking World Heritage Cities preservation: A critical re-exploration of the Medina of Fez. Proceedings Africa24 Conference. https://doi.org/10.4995/africa24.2024.18963