3 articles tagged with riads
As I stepped through the unassuming wooden door from a dusty Marrakech alleyway into a riad for the first time, the transformation was nothing short of alchemical. The chaotic symphony of motorbikes and market vendors instantly gave way to the...
The first time I stepped through the unassuming wooden door of a Marrakech riad, I experienced what locals call *al-baraka* – divine blessing. The transition from chaotic medina streets to a serene courtyard with fountain-fed pools and citrus trees felt...
Standing at the threshold of Jemaa el-Fnaa as dusk descended, I watched the ancient square transform from a sleepy afternoon gathering to a vibrant nocturnal ecosystem. My data visualization work tracking traditional craft economies had brought me to Morocco, but...