Embark on an unforgettable 14-day tour of Morocco, a land where ancient traditions blend seamlessly…
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In Morocco, by Edith Wharton The 12 Best Books to Read About Morocco The 12…
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Morocco is known for its extraordinary architecture that has historically been influenced by Moors and…
Al Attarine Madrasa,Fes Islamic geometric design mixes elements of math, art, and history. During your…
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Marrakech is home to several magnificent, must see Palaces located in the historic district, also…
The Marrakech Museum for Photography and Visual Arts (MMPVA) has been awarded the “Best Emerging Culture Destination Africa” Prize, by the Leading Culture Destination Awards 2015. The Marrakech Museum for Photography and Visual Arts has featured the work of Don McCullin, Lewis Morley, Magnum and Moroccan photographers inside its temporary home at the Badii Palace. The El Badi Palace, originally commissioned by Ahmad al-Mansur, is this progressive museums home until new construction is complete by Sir David Chipperfield in 2016.
Morocco has the richest Islamic architectural heritage in North Africa. Key to this was the influence of Muslim Andalusia, as Muslims were expelled from Spain as a result of the Christian Reconquista led by King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1492. This Andalusian style, which was a rich fusion of European and Arab creativity had a far greater architectural influence, than the Middle East.