Restoration of the Moroccan Riad
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TYPICAL FEATURES OF A RIAD [1] ROOF RESTORATION OF THE MOROCCAN RIAD Terrace • Used for gardens, pools, or laundry CULTURE, CLIMATE AND COURTYARDS OF THE MARRAKECHI MEDINA • High walls common [privacy] Behind the walls of the Marrakechi and the Alaouites (1666-present), each 14 entrances My studies would focus on how these Mouchara-bieb: through medina walls medina lies a dizzying labyrinth of tight, leaving their own unique contributions riads showcase and translate Moroccan carved wooden latticework windowless alleyways of which no map to the architectural heritage of the city. traditions and culture through their Tadelakt: smooth colored surfaces has precisely documented and no trace Yet through each political and economic restorations and renovations. MEDINA W of logic or contemporary planning can shift, the riad, the backbone of the Zelige: complex geometric tilework Pre-trip research will include a more ALLS be found. Modest portals sporadically medina, has remained. dot these aged passageways, entering in-depth analysis of the history of SECOND FLOOR the medina and the riads’ role in its [8] DENSITY OF PUBLIC RIADS, through one of which will usher you into The most recent influx of architectural Tight, winding stairs TYP. THROUGHOUT contributions has come alongside development, as well as its origin story • Dimly lit ALMORAVID KOUBBA the heart of domestic Moroccan living. A • Tucked into corners 12th century monument, globalization. In the late 20th century, and influences throughout time. last remaining example of [2] dimly lit corridor progressively brightens Almoravid architecture as you make your approach to the core Europeans (primarily the French), have On-site study will include staying in the Bayts: elongated rooms BEN YOUSEF around courtyard, typically MADRASA of the Moroccan home: a two-story taken a great deal of interest in the medina, fully immersed and residing in a public salons, dining rooms, or 14th century [3] Quranic school open air courtyard where sounds of Marrakechi medina, buying out many number of different riads chosen based bedrooms, traditionally with MUSEE DE a central arched passage and MARRAKECH chirping birds and flowing water, scents of the abandoned riads that wealthy on varying sizes, ages, backstories, and door or curtain MOUASSINE locals had left when relocating to larger MOSQUE [4] of mint, spice, jasmine, and local citrus design intents. Utilizing photography, LE JARDIN SECRET SOUKS infuse a space enveloped by billowing cities, converting them to guesthouses video, sketching, and diagramming, Botanical Gardens markets Collonnaded galleries [NEW TOWN] [OLD TOWN] SCALE GUELIZ MEDINA COMPARISON [5] curtains behind Andalusian colonnades. and restaurants. With an outpouring of this work will showcase how locals • Passages between rooms Here in the Moroccan riad, a hybrid of foreign investment and a considerable and foreigners alike have approached • Kept cool with coverings Islamic traditions, climactic responses, influx in tourism, many crafts-trades highlighting Moroccan craft and tradition JEMAA-EL-FNA GROUND FLOOR main public square: and regional architectural and artistic have been brought back to life and while juxtaposing it with contemporary [7] merchants, storytellers, & snake charmers influences have harmonized to create deteriorating buildings preserved. influences, and what that means for local Sahridj: fountain or basin, typ. at center of courtyard KOUTOUBIA an enchanting cultural and architectural Though with any kind of overhaul as large cultural identity today. MOSQUE Corridors leading to courtyard: 12th century minaret identity unique to this North African as this one, the question does remain of influences buildings DAR SI SAID • interior not visible from street in Spain and Rabat museum dedicated desert outpost. whether it puts the city at risk of losing BUDGET RT FLIGHT $900 • modest lighting brightens with to artisinal Moroccan objects & architecture its authenticity to homogenization. [1]. RIAD OMRI 2 nights $240 approach to courtyard BAHIA PALACE ornace 19th century Marrakech is a city designed with cultural [2].RIAD DAR DARMA 2 nights $460 Setwan: sitting area at palace complex entry for guests wealth in mind. An Imperial City enclosed What we see in these riads today, and [3].DAR ASSIYA 2 nights $420 in a wall of red sandstone, it was founded what we experience in the medina, is not EL BADII PALACE [4].RIAD MATHAM 2 nights $160 Inner courtyard as focus: native remains of 16th by the Almoravid Empire (1062-1147), a preservation of history or a restoration century palace [5].RIAD MERIEM 2 nights $160 citrus, palms, jasmine, etc. House organized around court, though not [6] SAADIENS later becoming its capitol. Since then, to a former time, but a re-interpretation TOMBS [6].VILLA DES ORANGERS 1 night $430 necessarily symmetrical mausoleum the Red City has experienced waves of of history through the lens of modern decorated in colorful [7].ROYAL MANSOUR 1 night $850 Exterior walls parallel to those tilework, marble, prosperity and hardships, captured and eyes. A current UNESCO World Heritage stucco & gardens, [8].RIAD KNIZA 1 night $250 across alleys forming passageways hidden until recaptured by the passing dynasties of Site, the medina offers some of the most rediscovered in 1917 $3870 Medina alleyway ROYAL the Almohads (1147-1269), Marinids interesting examples of restoration work TOTAL Unassuming exteriors, KASBAH PALACE MARRAKECH MAP | PLAN OF STUDY (1269-1525), the Saadis (1525-1659), in the world. +ADDT’L EXPENSES ~$5000 Medina alleyway, between riads | drawn by Trici Venola few or no windows [1]. RIAD OMRI | DAYS 01-03 [2]. RIAD DAR DARMA| DAYS 04-05 [3]. DAR ASSIYA| DAYS 05-07 [4]. RIAD MATHAM | DAYS 07-09 [5]. RIAD MERIEM | DAYS 09-11 [6]. VILLA DES ORANGERS | DAYS 11-12 [7]. ROYAL MANSOUR | DAYS 12-13 [8]. RIAD KNIZA | DAYS 13-14 New work highlighting Moroccan Craft: 18th century riad recently restored, 15th century noble residence with ancient portals 16th century riad belonging to a wealthy Berber Renovated by NY designer; fusion of oriental Previously a villa for a wealthy local; converted Built by King Mohammed VI to showcase 18th century riad restored by Haj Mohamed, a Arabo-Andalusian columns & arches, vaults, hand-painted wood, precious plasters, ancient and elegant decor, renovations inspired by Islamic, family. High painted ceilings, rtaj doors, and stucco textiles, African and Asian fabrics, paintings, fine into guesthouse in late 1990s. Blend of North Moroccan craft and ancestral knowledge, prominent antique dealer. Renovated with secular ironwork, carved cedar, zellige, etc. doors, furnishings and contemporary decor. Persian & Andalusion gardens. plaster. Rooms after Moroccan dynasties. art photography and Marrekechi artisanship. African and French colonial artistry. highlighting regional architectural tradition. traditional materials honoring Moorish architecture..