The Villas And Riads Of Morocco

Author : Corinne Verner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2005-07-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UCSC:32106018146990

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The Villas and Riads of Morocco by Corinne Verner Pdf

The austere facades that line the labyrinthine streets of Morocco's ancient walled neighborhoods reveal almost nothing of the luminous residences within. "The Villas and Riads of Morocco" lifts the veil on these secret paradises, from fantastic palaces in Fez and Essaouira to middle-class riads in Marrakech to converted casbahs in the southern oases. With more than 200 stunning photographs, this beautiful volume takes us behind the scenes to explore a side of Morocco that is largely hidden to outsiders. The book showcases exquisite interiors that combine rich materials such as cedar and marble; luxurious carpets and textiles; filigree carving and other handiwork; and vibrant color palettes. Also featured is the remarkable mosaicwork found especially in the central courtyard gardens and patios that form the heart of the Moroccan house. Accompanying these sumptuous views is a vivid history of the country's residential architecture and its fascinating mix of Andalusian, Arab, and Saharan influences. "The Villas and Riads of Morocco" not only offers a feast for the eyes but also illuminates an entire culture.

Author : Corinne Verner,Cécile Tréal,Jean-Michel Ruiz
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008-05-19
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : 0500287538

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Villas and Courtyard Houses of Morocco by Corinne Verner,Cécile Tréal,Jean-Michel Ruiz Pdf

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.

Author : Francoise Kuijper
Publisher : Didier Millet,Csi
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Hotels
ISBN : 9814155268

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Morocco Chic by Francoise Kuijper Pdf

50 properties featured - a fact box provides essential information on each property and its nearby attractions.

Author : Maryam Montague
Publisher : Artisan
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-26
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1579657362

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Marrakesh by Design by Maryam Montague Pdf

Moroccan design, from the tiled floors to the colored walls, sculpted ceilings, embroidered fabrics, Berber tents, fountains, gardens, and more In a world filled with beige interiors, Morocco is the perfect antidote: a refuge for addicts of saturated color, a haven for devotees of intricate pattern, a destination for admirers of striking architecture. For anyone who wants to add Morocco's spicy design mix into their own home, Maryam Montague, the personality behind the award-winning blog My Marrakesh, explains how to do so with the building blocks of Moroccan design—from the colors, patterns, and textiles to the archways, fountains, gardens, and so much more. With illustrative text and gorgeous photographs, Maryam shows how Moroccan design comes to life in real villas and riads and in her own magnificent home and guesthouse. Eager DIYers will love the ideas presented in sidebars and in how-to projects that can be applied to homes anywhere. Filled with all the richness of Morocco,Marrakesh by Design will transport readers straight to the souks and salons of this exotic city while showing them the multitude of ways to live with the enticing elements of Moroccan design.

Author : Cristiana Strava
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781350232556

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Precarious Modernities by Cristiana Strava Pdf

Using rich ethnographic detail, Precarious Modernities offers an immersive account of the multiple scales and entangled actors involved in the objectification and instrumentalization of Casablanca's margins as part of ongoing and contingent processes of 'modernization'. Focusing on the everyday lives and spaces of a mythicized community, and its interaction with heritage activists, international development agendas and technocratic planning regimes, the book documents how the depoliticization of the urban margins aids the consolidation of deeply unequal social, spatial, and economic orders. The result is a unique account of the political continuities, security logics, economic ideologies and competing forces that shape the possibilities open to precarious communities in a storied and sprawling metropolis. As marginalized inhabitants develop pragmatic ways of appropriating or resisting powerful agendas, unanticipated and novel forms of political engagement emerge. These signal the revival and reconfiguration of notions of class and open up creative and alternative spatial avenues for participation in an era of increasing authoritarianisms.

Author : Jonathan Bloom,Sheila Blair
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 1697 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05-14
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780195309911

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Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art & Architecture: Three-Volume Set by Jonathan Bloom,Sheila Blair Pdf

The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture is the most comprehensive reference work in this complex and diverse area of art history. Built on the acclaimed scholarship of the Grove Dictionary of Art, this work offers over 1,600 up-to-date entries on Islamic art and architecture ranging from the Middle East to Central and South Asia, Africa, and Europe and spans over a thousand years of history. Recent changes in Islamic art in areas such as Afghanistan, Iran, and Iraq are elucidated here by distinguished scholars. Entries provide in-depth art historical and cultural information about dynasties, art forms, artists, architecture, rulers, monuments, archaeological sites and stylistic developments. In addition, over 500 illustrations of sculpture, mosaic, painting, ceramics, architecture, metalwork and calligraphy illuminate the rich artistic tradition of the Islamic world. With the fundamental understanding that Islamic art is not limited to a particular region, or to a defined period of time, The Grove Encyclopedia of Islamic Art and Architecture offers pathways into Islamic culture through its art.

Author : Susan Sinclair
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 1508 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789047412076

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Bibliography of Art and Architecture in the Islamic World (2 vols.) by Susan Sinclair Pdf

Following the tradition and style of the acclaimed Index Islamicus, the editors have created this new Bibliography of Art and Architecture in the Islamic World. The editors have surveyed and annotated a wide range of books and articles from collected volumes and journals published in all European languages (except Turkish) between 1906 and 2011. This comprehensive bibliography is an indispensable tool for everyone involved in the study of material culture in Muslim societies.

Author : Barbara Sheen
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-05-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781420507713

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Foods of Morocco by Barbara Sheen Pdf

Cumin is considered just as important as salt and pepper and is served at the Moroccan meal right alongside them. Author Barbara Sheen treats readers to a scrumptious blend of geography, history, health, daily life, celebrations, and customs of Morocco. Sidebars feature engaging country factoids as well as a number of recipes with easy-to-follow directions. Readers will be enchanted by the bright colors, enticing aromas, and unique flavors of Morocco.

Author : Elan Fleisher
Publisher : Acc Art Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : 1851496963

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The Riads of Marrakech by Elan Fleisher Pdf

The Riads of the Medina (the traditional guesthouses) have become as much of a Marrakech attraction as the Souks themselves. These Riads showcase what visitors find inspiring about Marrakech; an oasis of tranquility with refreshing dipping pools and luxury hammams; excellent kitchens serving gourmet couscous and tagines; courtyards of fountains and chirping birds; rooftop terraces offering private sunbathing with panoramic views of the snowy peaks of the Atlas mountains. The Riads in Marrakech are something between boutique design hotels and historic private preservation museums.

Author : Julius Honnor
Publisher : Footprint Travel Guides
Page : 508 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781907263316

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Morocco Footprint Handbook by Julius Honnor Pdf

Footprint’s Morocco Handbook has been thoroughly revised and updated ensuring travelers get the best out of their trip. Whether its trekking high into the Atlas mountains, shopping in the souks, or soaking up some sun this new edition has detailed coverage of it all, plus thorough accommodation listings, where to eat and drink and all the best sights.The heart of the guide is divided by region, giving comprehensive information on Marrakech & Essaouira, High Atlas, Fes, Meknes & Middle Atlas, the Desert & Gorges, Agadir & the South, Rabat, Casablanca & the Atlantic coast, Tangier & the North and East Morocco. Each region has an overview map which includes ‘Don’t miss’ destinations, local information on how to get around, detailed street maps where relevant, and an Essentials section with information on banks, embassies, emergency services and local festivals. Detailed listings on where to sleep, eat and play are provided for every destination within each region, enabling you to have an even better travel experience. • Essentials section with tips on getting there and around• Recommended itineraries to help with trip-planning • Accommodation listings for every budget from riads and guesthouses to hotels and mountain huts• Detailed street maps for important towns and cities• Full-colour mini atlas section for orientation• Where to buy the best babouches, carpets, ceramics, leatherwork and all manner of things in this shopper’s paradise• Best activities, including desert safaris, trekking, climbing and surfingPacked with information on all the main attractions as well as detailed information on the dozens of activities and adventures that will help you get off the beaten track, Footprint’s Morocco Handbook is the perfect companion for any intrepid traveller.

Author : Susan Plann
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781782845591

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Coming of Age in Madrid by Susan Plann Pdf

Coming of Age in Madrid is a longitudinal study of twenty-seven Moroccan youth who migrated to Madrid as unaccompanied minors, passed their adolescence in the Spanish child-care system, and embarked on their lives as young adults; interviews were conducted over a period of six years in Spain and Morocco. The stories begin with narrators lives in Morocco, contextualizing their migratory experience, then follows them children traveling alone as they across the Strait of Gibraltar and make their way to Madrid; the study also engages with those who were deported, crossing the Strait once again as they were returned to Morocco. Using qualitative interviews to capture narrators accounts in their own words, this oral history examines their identity trans/formation, integration, and acculturation in Spain. Their individual voices and their collective wisdom contribute to an understanding of their experiences and by extension, that of unaccompanied child migrants everywhere, revealing larger lessons to be learned. Documenting their transition into adulthood, the book poses the crucial question, What becomes of unaccompanied migrant minors when they come of age? Unaccompanied minor migration is on the rise throughout the world, it is the new normal. As Spain and other nations grapple with increasing numbers of unaccompanied children on their borders, the importance of this study has immediate relevance for government policies and migration research. The history of unaccompanied Moroccan minors coming of age in Madrid contributes to the broader geographical discussion by responding to calls for contextualized, micro-scale, local research and the foregrounding and centralizing of the young migrants themselves.

Author : Mark Sullivan,Laura M. Kidder
Publisher : Fodor's
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781400008049

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Fodor's Morocco by Mark Sullivan,Laura M. Kidder Pdf

Features information on accommodations, restaurants, festivals and seasonal events, mosques, palaces, museums, ruins, and other sights, and an essay on Moroccan history and life

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Morocco
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123869716

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Morocco by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Oxford Business Group
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781907065309

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The Report: Morocco 2011 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Marie-Pascale Rauzier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-01
Category : Morocco
ISBN : 0500291454

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Morocco by Marie-Pascale Rauzier Pdf

An innovative mix of travelogue and armchair travel, this book is presented as an ideal photo album of a trip to Morocco the kind of album that everyone wishes they had the time or skill to put together, without the hassle of sifting through crumpled leaflets or fuzzy photos of monuments hidden behind the heads of strangers. Organized thematically rather than geographically, each chapter reflects one of the travellers abiding impressions: the vibrant colours of the souks and textiles; the hubbub of its city streets; the countrys natural phenomena and more. It is also peppered throughout with reproductions of such mementos as posters, ticket stubs, newspaper cuttings, labels and postcards.