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Morocco, Fes, Medrassa Ben Youssef

Courtyards of Morocco

The ornate interiors and courtyards of Morocco.       Le Palais du Zahir courtyard housing marrakech architecture architecture in morocco with fountains

King Hassan II Mosque

King Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco

The brainchild and crowning achievement of King Hassan II, this phenomenal building was built to commemorate the former king’s 60th birthday and opened in 1993 giving Casablanca the heart and landmark it so…

The 17th-century Nejjarine Fountain, retiled and repaired by two generations of master zlayjis of the Benslimane family.  Photo Credits: Peter Sanders/Saudi Aramco World/PADIA

Zillij in Fez

Zillij is an Islamic art that is based on learning, discipline, and faith. The geometric patterns reflect the Islamic belief that life is ordered by cosmic intelligence, even if people cannot always understand…

Elevation

Yaama Mosque (Yaama, Niger)

The mosque is located in the Sahel region of Niger where the economy is based on agricultural production. The construction is realized in the traditional banco technique. It is characterized by a central…

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