Preserving history is a hot topic all across Asia. As the continent continues its economic growth and as cities expand, there’s a lot of pressure on older, historical sites. That’s why we thought this explainer video about the Medina in Fez, Morocco was of interest.

There are a lot of destinations in Asia with UNESCO World Heritage designated sites that could learn a lesson from Fez on how to preserve traditional ways of life, manage tourism and protect ancient architecture from being demolished.

Preserving history is critical if Asia is to retain the lessons of its past.