Fodor's Expert Review Wikalat al-Ghuri

This handsome, 16th-century building was originally an inn for traders, who stabled their horses and carts in the courtyard and retired to the upper floors. Today it's used as an arts center, and the upstairs rooms now serve as studios for artists specializing in traditional crafts such as carpet weaving, metalworking, and creating mashrabiyas (projected oriel windows made of wood). During its restoration, the building was also equipped to host cultural events, including whirling dervish and Arabic music performances. Shows are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 7:30 pm in winter and 8 pm in summer; usually, you must arrive about 30 minutes before the performance starts to guarantee yourself a seat; sometimes, though, shows are canceled due to low attendance numbers, so check ahead.