Merchant Unrolls Kilims on Souk Boat at Dawn

Early morning light cuts through low-hanging gray clouds to illuminate a wooden boat deck inside the vaulted stone corridor of a Marrakech souk. A merchant kneels beside a stack of rolled kilims, unrolling a vibrant rug with red and indigo geometric patterns across the weathered planks. The woven wool textures show dense pile and frayed edges where the first rays of sunrise fall directly. Stone arches rise above the scene, casting soft shadows that stretch along the waterline. Traditional clothing covers the merchant's arms as hands press the thick textiles flat against the damp wood. A rolled bundle rests against the side of the boat, its frayed rope end visible near the merchant's knee.