23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Madrasa's Intricate Calm Ben Youssef Marrakech

Peaceful courtyards of Ben Youssef Madrasa, Marrakech: intricate Islamic design. Repeating arches and tilework create a mesmerizing rhythm. Soft light lifts textures, inviting quiet contemplation and enduring beauty of Moroccan craft and learning.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Marrakech, Morocco
Camera: X-T30
Copyright: © Tiago Cadorin