Materials that shape the monument
Marble columns, carved plaster and cedar ceilings set the rhythm of a view into the Saadian mausoleums. Their changing texture gives each surface a different relationship with light.
Look at the contrasts
Notice the contrast between a smooth marble column and the intricate plasterwork around it. Light and shadow reveal details differently as you shift your viewpoint within the permitted visitor areas.
A quieter way to look
Slow down for the textures, shapes and light around you. A view can change as you move through permitted visitor areas or pause beside the courtyard.
