“Why is it called Ain Bou Ali?” a curious voice piped up from the back of the group. Good question! Right here, in front of us, is Ain Bou Ali. It’s more than just a name on a map. This town, nestled in the heart of Morocco, whispers tales woven from the threads of history. Ain Bou Ali, you see, means “Ali’s Spring” in Arabic. Now, while the specifics of who ‘Ali’ was and his connection to the spring are lost to time, the name reflects a time when springs like these were lifelines. Imagine, in the heat of the Moroccan sun, this spring, this ‘Ain, was the source of life, a place for communities to gather and share stories. As recently as 2014, over 12,000 souls called Ain Bou Ali home. That’s a lot of stories shared over a cup of sweet mint tea, wouldn’t you say? Each story contributing to the rich tapestry of Ain Bou Ali’s identity.
Camp International
“Haggling is part of Moroccan culture” someone once told me. Here at Camp International, near the captivating city of Fes,