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  2. Historic house architecture in Morocco - Wikipedia

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    As with other traditional Moroccan structures, the interior decoration includes carved stucco, sculpted and painted wood, and zellij tilework. [2] [1] The central patio/courtyard, the wast ad-dar, is thus the centerpiece of the house. The size and craftsmanship of this interior space was an indication of the status and wealth of its owners ...

  3. Moroccan architecture - Wikipedia

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    In some cases, international architects were recruited to design Moroccan-style buildings for major royal projects such as the Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat and the massive Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca. [56] [13] The monumental new gates of the Royal Palace in Fez, built in 1969–1971, also made use of traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. [3]

  4. Dar Jamai Museum - Wikipedia

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    It is designed according to traditional Moroccan architecture, decorated with sculpted and painted wood, carved stucco, and colourful zellij mosaic tilework. In addition to various rooms on multiple floors, it contains a large courtyard garden ( riad ) with orange trees and a menzeh (observation pavilion or platform).

  5. Riad (architecture) - Wikipedia

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    The riad is one of two main types of traditional Moroccan houses, often with two or more stories around an interior symmetrical garden centered around a fountain. [10]: 55–58 Riads were the stately city homes of the wealthiest citizens such as merchants and courtiers who were able to build mansions which included interior gardens.

  6. Architecture of Fez - Wikipedia

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    The architecture of Fez, Morocco, reflects the wider trends of Moroccan architecture dating from the city's foundation in the late 8th century and up to modern times. The old city of Fes, consisting of Fes el-Bali and Fes el-Jdid, is notable for being an exceptionally well-preserved medieval North African city and is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [1]

  7. Architecture of Casablanca - Wikipedia

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    [33] [34] [35] Albert Laprade first set up a rectangular area with an orthogonal street layout, while Auguste Cadet and Edmond Brion manipulated traditional Moroccan forms employed in the Hubous. [33] It was a walled-off enclosure containing 175 residences, 8 cafés, and a dispensary, with regulated movement uniquely through a guarded gate. [33]

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