Villas and Courtyard Houses of Morocco - Tapa blanda

'A veritable feast for the eyes' - A Place in the Sun

From the palaces of Fez to the riads of Marrakesh, from the trading posts of Essaouira to the Kasbahs of the south, this book seeks out the most singular living spaces in Morocco, a country blessed with one of the richest architectural heritages in North Africa. Corinne Verner explores the archetypes of the Moroccan built environment in over 200 glorious colour photographs, interspersed with numerous essays exploring a number of related topics, from the decorative arts of Morocco and the concept of the garden as ‘metaphors for paradise’ to contemporary fashions and developments.

Table of Contents

Introduction · Islam and Living · Medina · Fez · Marrakech · Essaouira Casbahs of the Oasis · Temples to the Joy of Living