Oussama Metyar

Moroccan identity: A rich representation by a diverse set of architectural designs. Oussama Metyar

Moroccan identity has long been a matter of research and questioning due to its great deal of diversity along with its deep-rooted history. However, this historical diversity of cultures and identities in Morocco can be looked at and researched thorough many aspects. This research will go through the comparison of both traditional as anoriginal and local productionand its counterpart the modern architecture as a foreign production which came by outsider's forceby stating the characteristics that define both of them and how they convey the style of the builder. Next, I will try to explore three of the most significant cultural identity in Morocco through their architectural design and production to convey the idea that Moroccan architecture highly serves as the representation of cultural identity and heritage.