The Marinid Dynasty lasted for nearly 200 years in the flourishing epicenter of Fez, Morocco. Al Qarawiyyin University (the oldest university in the world), riads (housing units made for guests), zellij (geometric tilework design), and the Royal Palace in Fez (a permanent resident of the King of Morocco) were all greatly expanded and showcased during the Marinids. Much of the modern “Moroccan Hospitality” comes from the community dynamics that the Marinids championed. Thank you to Emma Schneck for sharing your knowledge on Morocco’s history through this incredible dynasty.