mosaic

Mosaic is everywhere in Morocco. The walls, floors, steps, and water fountains, both public and in the interior courtyards of riads.  The Middle East is where mosaic originated. Public water fountains are great displays of mosaic pattern in everyday use, particularly in older areas, where homes often don't have running water. The tiles are called zelliji. Ornamention is everywhere you look- every surface is painted, carved or decorated in some way- evidence of the abundant traditional handcraft traditions still practised in Morocco.