Mint Tea Pouring in Marrakech Souk Alley

Pale winter light bounces off the whitewashed walls of a narrow Majorelle alley, illuminating a small wooden table set by an open window. A vendor in a white djellaba leans forward, pouring steaming mint tea from a silver teapot into a glass. Dust motes hang suspended in the shafts of light that cut across the scene. The table holds a brass tray with small glasses and a bowl of sugar cubes. The vendor's hands move with practiced speed, creating a thin stream of amber liquid that catches the light. Shadows are soft and diffuse, lacking harsh contrast. A red patterned rug lies beneath the table, its frayed edge visible against the stone floor. The steam rises in a thin, translucent column before dissipating into the air.