The Medina is bright and rich reflecting the moods and atmosphere of the open air markets or “souks” in any Arab town. Here the vendors bargain with shoppers for anything from food to furnishings, carpets to pillows. Life is very colorful in Morocco.
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Arabesque Medina
Simulates the art of carved plaster which is ubiquitous in the buildings of Morocco.
Fez Medina
A tile design that is brightly colored and produces a wonderful pattern.
Camel Blanket
The camels are covered with colorful blankets to protect them from the rubbing of their saddles.
Moorish Lattice
The windows and furniture in Morocco are decorated with scrolled iron work which acts to shadow the inner rooms of the homes.
Beaded Curtain
Doors to shops in the markets in the Medina are covered with beaded curtains to shade the interior and keep out the flies!
Kilim Lapis Lazuli
The kilim is a flat woven rug of many uses. The blue tones in Moroccan art are derived from the stone lapis lazuli.
Medina Kasbah Tile
The tile work of Morocco is very detailed and this one resembles a kaleidoscope.
Souk Medina
This bright pattern is derived from carved plaster.
Spices
Colorful spices are displayed in the markets of the medina.
Marakesh
An interlocking pattern that gets its design from carved plaster.
Medina Zillij Tiles
Tiles are seen everywhere in Morocco in countless geometric shapes and bright colors.
Moroccan Screen Medina
This delicate screen pattern interlocks and is often seen on the doors of cabinets and on interior screens.