Calligraphie Tifinaghe

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Poet and calligrapher Moulid Nidouissadan paints Amazigh (Berber) proverbs and colourful compositions from natural inks. Free to every visitor is a rendition of their name in Tamazight – crafted via a dramatic combination of saffron ink and a blowtorch. Other interesting and well-priced souvenirs include T-shirts and tote bags. Moulid speaks French and a smidgen of English.


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