Old world Moroccan design successfully merges with modern Scandinavian architecture in this Moroccan riad.
Tupelo Architektur from Scandinavia, and Abdelkarim El Achak from Morocco, have mixed Moroccan traditional design with the Nordic heritage of purity and openness.
The unique fusion of their respective talents and architectural heritages results in an unprecedented architectural combination.
Set on 5.6 hectares, in the Palmeraie, outside of the Medina of Marrakesh, the property faces the snowy Atlas ranges to the South.
An olive grove, an orange-tree garden and a vertical garden surround three main buildings: the main villa, featuring four rooms, the secondary villa, La Tour and the 'Hippie Village'.
The property is equipped with a hammam, a yoga studio, and a training area.
The Scandinavian influence is displayed through the open-plan living spaces of the residence.
The tile work - zellige - sculpted plaster work and traditional moosh arabi latticework integrates the traditional Moroccan design into the modern home.
The riad has the charm of Moroccan traditional architecture with a contemporary Scandinavian influence, making it a unique and idyllic space where two worlds successfully merge.
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