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In the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, far from the hustle and noise of urban centers, lies a village made of mud and rock, barely discernible from the surrounding landscape. Yet a closer look reveals a carefully planned community of homes nestled above the trees, where rock slides are least…
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The Berber village of Tadrar clings to the steep slopes of the High Atlas. Lives are hard.
Women, men and children labor to bring precious water to homes, fields, and byres, to coax barley from narrow terraces, keep houses warm, feed families, tend the sick, and support the mosque and school. Most younger people go to the city for work, at least for a while, sending money home to help their families.
So how do families and individuals view their options, their place in the village and in the world?
Vivid interviews and observations stud Crawford’s affectionate and perceptive account…
From Alexander's list on village lives as keys to history.
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