Marrakech Tiled Courtyard

A shaded Marrakech courtyard gathers its detail around a small marble fountain. Blue and green zellige tiles run along the walls and floor, broken by carved plaster arches, painted wooden doors and brass lanterns. Citrus trees lean over clay pots, with patterned cushions tucked into the seating area on the left.

Fountain pieces make a calm center before the busier tilework takes over. Mosaic borders can be followed like narrow paths, especially where green floor tiles meet the pale courtyard paving. The turquoise door on the right and warm wooden doorway at the back give two strong color blocks. Leaves, lanterns and orange fruit add smaller landmarks when the repeating blue patterns start to look similar.