In the medina of Marrakesh, Morocco, a brown wooden door stands out among the walls of the old city. The door has a simple look, but fits well within the traditional architecture of the medina. Many such doors can be found in Marrakesh's medina, often with metal nail heads or decorations that show the region's artisanal style.
The door is surrounded by a wall of tight stucco. The narrow streets of the medina are made up of walls like this, offering protection from the heat. Sometimes doors like this feature a small arch or simple decorative elements inspired by Islamic art.
Marrakesh is known for its traditional medina, where narrow alleys and historic buildings define the street scene. The combination of wood and a stuccoed mud wall forms a recognisable image of the city. Wooden doors like these give access to riads, houses with courtyards typical of architecture in Morocco.
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