| Before you start looking for a Morocco Property to purchase you should learn as much as you can about the country. Moroccan style architecture is very unique and very popular with elements of it being reinvented in many UK and American house designs. The Moroccan style has evolved from the Berber style which over the years has influenced many Northern Morocco properties to Hispanic-Moorish style properties in Southern Spain. Domestic architecture in Morocco varies greatly according to regional climate and wealth from the simple stucco constructions, to large elaborate villas. The most common house style in Morocco property is the Riad. These are houses built around a central courtyard with a fountain. Morocco property can be built from a number of materials, usually thatch, mud, rammed earth and stone. The use of these materials means the interior is kept cool in the baking midday sun. A common theme of Moroccan architecture is ‘fractal scaling’ where smaller part of a structure mirror larger parts such as a round white chimney on a round white building. In Moroccan property the blind indented arch is a charming feature, inspired by the mihrab, or prayer niche constructed on the qibla wall of the mosque. Tedelakt, the ancient technique of rendering smooth waxed surfaces using a coloured limestone paste and black soap, give walls and floors all the appearance of clay ceramic. More elaborate architectural elements may include geometric or floral motifs carved into wood beams or plaster walls. Ceramic tile, known as zellige, Want a Morocco Property? Call HomeHunts Click here to view our full range properties in Morocco Here at HomeHunts, you can find a great range of property in Morocco. With so much choice, you are sure to find your next property here. | 
