The subdued nature of the Moroccan Muslim people is portrayed in this Marrakech Medina Oil Canvas. Pedestrians dressed in traditional garb walk toward the souq in Marrakech’s Medina. A UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) world heritage center, Medina is Marrakech’s old city. The sun, subdued by clouds, lends a serious, wintery flavor to this oil painting, which is atypical of the sultry air and blinding sunlight Moroccans are accustomed to. The old-style architecture with its domed entryway to the city is typically Moroccan. Painted by an unknown local Marrakech artist, this “Marrakech Medina” Moroccan Oil Canvas measures 18” x 40.6”
Despite the hustle and bustle of Morocco’s Marrakech Medina, visitors are reminded of the propriety of this nation as they witness pedestrians milling about in their traditional attire. Their outfit, called a “jelaba,” consists of a long, flowing robe with a hood. Both Moroccan men and women wear the jelaba, but women typically wrap the hood around their head and face, allowing only their eyes to peek out.
Morocco’s largest traditional market, or souq, is located in Marrakech. The souq is a traditional part of the Medina as is the famous square, Djemaa el-Fna. Acrobats, storytellers, water vendors, dancers and musicians provide entertainment by day. By night, the square turns into a giant open-air restaurant, with food stalls and diners packing every inch of its plaza. The luscious food choices range from grilled brochettes, traditional tajines, to m’choui, a whole lamb roasted in the open air. The tantalizing smell and white smoke billowing into the dark sky, coupled with the fire throwers and swallowers, make for an incredible sensory experience. The hustle and bustle of this square makes it the busiest plaza on the entire continent of Africa.
Display your oil canvas in a dimly lit area to avoid damage caused by direct light. Normal room temperatures with a low humidity level are the best environment in which to hang and store your oil paintings. Dirt is your oil canvas’s foe so keep your painting away from smoking areas, candles and fireplaces. If your oil canvas requires cleaning, a soft brush can be used to remove surface dirt from its painting and frame.