The civilizational exchange between the Islamic world and the Occident took various forms throughout history, emphasizing thus the inevitable encounter between civilizations. Numerous spaces embraced those interactions; namely the Hotel, as it was designated In the Islamic western world, whereas in the east it was known as the khan. Those facilities played a crucial role in the commercial exchange. They actually bridged the gap Between the European community and the Maghrebi cities as far as the diverse cultural exchange was concerned.

Hotels, Moroccan cities, European communities. Commercial exchange

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