While such scenes have glamorous shine Asilah’s reputation as a stylish entertainment center for the elite of North Africa, not long ago this ancient fortified port suffered from social obscurity and tourism. In the 70s, mentioned only in passing, but now, Asilah’s medina has been transformed into an underground shelter for the rich and famous who hide behind the thick carved doors of their mansions, exotic vacations, to relax on the terrace electric blue with a book in hand and a cocktail in the other.

Much of this radical change goes back to 1978, when two local friends had the idea of inviting several artists to paint murals on the walls of the population deteriorated. (más…)