Moroccan Lantern Gallery Above Tile Fountain Courtyard

Zellige tiles in deep cobalt and emerald form a geometric pool reflecting the late afternoon sun in a Marrakech courtyard. Overhead, a row of brass lanterns hangs from carved cedar beams, their glass panels catching the dry mountain light. The stone floor glistens with a thin film of moisture from recent rain, creating soft, dark patches between the dry sections. White linen tablecloths rest on low wooden tables arranged in the foreground, ready for service. The arches of the riad gallery frame the space, leading toward the central fountain where water stills in a shallow basin. One brass chain hangs loosely from the nearest lantern, its metal gleaming against the warm ochre of the stucco walls.