The Fez River winds through the medina of Fez, Morocco — a maze-like medieval city that’s a World Heritage site. Once considered the “soul” of this celebrated city, the river succumbed to sewage and pollution, and in the 1950s was covered over bit by bit until nothing remained.
TED Fellow Aziza Chaouni recounts her 20-year effort to restore this river to its former glory, and to transform her city in the process.
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Summary
Title
She Saved a River. And a City.
Description
In just twenty years, this woman saved a river of legend. And her city too. Does twenty years seem like a long time? Just see the results in this TED video.