The Church of the Holy Martyrs in Guéliz features a distinct, boxy tower topped with a simple cross, standing in sharp contrast to the surrounding minarets. Built in nineteen twenty-eight, it served the growing European population that…
Colonial Gueliz Architecture
I'll guide you through the 1930s avenues of Gueliz to see how French protectorate-era architects blended modernist Art Deco details with local Moroccan styles.
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1. Church of Holy Martyrs
2. Poste Centrale
The Poste Centrale in Guéliz features a prominent, rectangular clock tower that rises above the surrounding neighborhood streets. French architect Auguste Cadet designed this building in nineteen twenty-eight to serve as the primary post…
3. Grand Café de la Poste
The Grand Cafe de la Poste features high, dark mahogany ceilings and shuttered windows that block the harsh desert glare. Built in the nineteen twenties, this corner building served as the primary post office for the growing French quarter…
4. Comptoir des Mines Galerie
The Comptoir des Mines Galerie occupies a building that once served as the regional headquarters for the Moroccan mining industry. Its distinct Art Deco facade, characterized by sharp geometric lines and a stark white finish, distinguishes…
5. Cinéma Colisée
The Cinéma Colisée stands in Guéliz with a distinct, sharp-angled marquee that jutted out over the sidewalk long before the surrounding neighborhood filled with modern glass storefronts. When it opened in nineteen fifty-five, the architect…
6. Hôtel La Renaissance Marrakech
The Hotel La Renaissance stands apart in the Guéliz district with its sharp, white geometric lines and sweeping curves, a distinct example of nineteen-fifties modernist architecture. When it opened in nineteen fifty-two, it served as a…