Maghreb

North African architecture with Islamic and Berber influences.

Overview

Maghreb architecture, using stone and tile, features riads, mosques, and kasbahs, prominent in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Core Characteristics

• Courtyard riads, ornate tiles.
• Islamic arches, domes.
• Vernacular prevalence.

Notable Examples

• Koutoubia Mosque (Morocco, 12th century).
• Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou (Morocco, traditional).

Architectural Connections

• Islamic: Religious focus.
• Religious: Mosques.
• Islamic Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Maghrebi craftsmen, it blends Islamic and Berber styles.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Tilework (technique), Ornamentation (theory), Courtyard (element), Andalusian Architecture (movement)