AD Spain magazine praises Moroccan craftsmanship, highlighting it as unique in the world.

This Thursday, the Spanish magazine AD Spain He highlighted the richness of Moroccan craftsmanship, a unique heritage that reflects the Kingdom's ancient civilization.

The magazine, quoting renowned Spanish designer Tomás Alía, describes Moroccan craftsmanship as a "exceptional artistic expression, incomparable in the world."

Alía points out that "the richness of the techniques used in Moroccan craftsmanship, whether in stucco, arabesques or mosaics, is unique and cannot be found anywhere else," she said in an interview with the Spanish magazine.

According to Alía, the moroccan crafts It represents an ancestral know-how, deeply linked to the history of the country and enriched by various influences, especially Andalusian.

Moroccan and Spanish craftsmanship share a rich cultural heritage, says Spanish designer Tomás Alía, who points out that the links between the two traditions are evident in their architecture. These historical links can be seen from the Koutoubia in Marrakech to the Giralda in Seville, where the common heritage is evident in the design and techniques used.

Alía also emphasises the similarities between Moroccan riads and traditional Andalusian houses, especially in cities such as Córdoba and Seville. These architectural elements reflect the continuity of a cultural dialogue between the two shores of the Mediterranean, based on shared artisanal techniques and an exchange of influences that enriches both traditions.

As for the evolution of Moroccan craftsmanship, the expert notes that Marrakech has experienced a real renewal in this area. The city has become a creative hub for designers who, while respecting traditional techniques, have incorporated a contemporary approach to the Moroccan artisanal legacy. This transformation is particularly visible in the Sidi Ghanem district, which is home to numerous artisans and creators who fuse tradition with innovation, successfully reinterpreting Moroccan art for new generations.

Addressing the evolution of craftsmanship in different regions of Morocco, Alía also establishes an interesting parallel between Moroccan and Andalusian gardens. According to the designer, the water features and layouts of Moroccan gardens evoke the style of emblematic spaces such as the Generalife and the Alhambra, reflecting a harmony between nature and architecture that comes from the Andalusian tradition.

This dialogue between the techniques, styles and philosophies of both cultures, concludes Alía, underlines a shared heritage and a constant flow of influences that endures to the present.