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About Moroccan Zellige Tile

Moroccan zellige is a centuries-old mosaic tradition where hand-cut terracotta tiles, glazed in mineral-rich blues, greens, and ochres, are assembled into infinite geometric patterns. This design system draws from the riads of Fez and the grandeur of the Hassan II Mosque — translating 8-point stars, interlocking polygons, and the Moroccan horror vacui into a digital interface language built on deep lapis ground, gold-ochre accents, and angular tile geometry.

Learn more about the Moroccan Zellige Tile style

Origin
Morocco (Fez, Meknes, Marrakesh), with cross-influence from Andalusia and Tunisia
Era
10th century origin (Fatimid/Almohad), peak Marinid 13th–15th century, continuous tradition to today
Key figures
Anonymous maâlem master craftsmen of Fez · Yves Saint Laurent · Studio KO · Eric Broug
Movements
Islamic geometric art · Maghrebi architectural decoration · Contemporary Moroccan luxury revival

Moroccan Zellige Tile design spec

Colors

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Surface
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Typography

Reem KufiHeadings
CardoBody
IBM Plex MonoMono
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