Moroccan style

Moroccan style is a new trend in decoration which takes its roots from Moorish architecture and Moroccan architecture, it has been made popular by the vogue of riads 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 million on September 21, 2010. Due to the popularity of this trend the TV show is regularly repeated.

Riad Laksiba, Marrakesh, Morocco. Website: * http://www.laksiba.com

The boho-chic Moroccan style has become famous in the last decades with many celebrities adopting the style like Yves Saint Laurent [1] and Will Smith [2].

Moroccan style can be achieved by adding traditional Moroccan lanterns, Berber rugs, Moroccan tiles (Zellige) and Moroccan prints and art [3].

See also

References

  • New Moroccan Style : The Art of Sensual Living ISBN 0-609-61045-7
  • Moroccan Style (Architecture & Design Library) ISBN 1-56799-956-5
  • Living in Morocco: Design from Casablanca to Marrakesh ISBN 0-500-28264-1
  1. "Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech Villa".
  2. Rus, Mayer. "Will and Jada Pinkett Smith at Home in Malibu". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  3. "Morocco Prints & Art". Moroccanzest. 2020-02-05. Retrieved 2020-02-11.


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