Ceiling decoration, Kasbah Taourirt, Morocco
Decorated ceiling, Kasbah Taourirt, Ouarzazate province, Morocco. This room in the Glaoua apartments is decorated with carved and painted cedar wood. In the 19th century this earthen fortified city was the largest residence of Thami el Glaoui, Pasha of Marrakech, and housed the second tier of the Glaoua family command, including sons, servants and craftsmen. It is situated on an ancient caravan route from the Sahara to Marrakech. Picture by Manuel Cohen
Picture No
13447069
Media ID
45151532
Size
5616px x 3744px
(9.9MB)
Credit
Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans
Source
Photograph by Manuel Cohen
