Moroccan style
Encyclopedia
Moroccan style is a new trend in decoration which takes its roots from Moorish architecture
, it has been made popular by the vogue of Riad
s renovation in Marrakech
. Its becoming popular in some circles in UK
and the USA
. Riad Laksiba notably formed part of a reality TV program following a family buying and restoring an ancient Riad in the Medina of Marrakech. It was aired on House Hunters International to an estimated global audience of 97 millions on September 21st 2010. Due to the popularity of this trend the TV show is regularly repeated.
Moorish architecture
Moorish architecture is the western term used to describe the articulated Berber-Islamic architecture of North Africa and Al-Andalus.-Characteristic elements:...
, it has been made popular by the vogue of Riad
Riad (Morocco)
A riad is a traditional Moroccan house or palace with an interior garden or courtyard. The word riad comes from the Arabian term for garden, "ryad". The ancient Roman city of Volubilis provides a reference for the beginnings of riad architecture during the rule of the Idrisid Dynasty...
s renovation in Marrakech
Marrakech
Marrakech or Marrakesh , known as the "Ochre city", is the most important former imperial city in Morocco's history...
. Its becoming popular in some circles in UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and the USA
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Riad Laksiba notably formed part of a reality TV program following a family buying and restoring an ancient Riad in the Medina of Marrakech. It was aired on House Hunters International to an estimated global audience of 97 millions on September 21st 2010. Due to the popularity of this trend the TV show is regularly repeated.