Meet the Author
Elie Mouyal
Elie Mouyal is a Moroccan architect who graduated from the École nationale supérieure de Paris-Belleville. Upon his return to Marrakech in 1982, before even graduating, he immersed himself in the production of raw earth materials and earthen construction, supervising up to two hundred workers and masons trained directly on site. In 1986, he obtained his degree after conducting research on experimental techniques and several architectural projects. For nearly forty years, he has designed and built more than fifty buildings in the Marrakech area. His projects earned him a diverse clientele, contributing to the growth and recognition of his architectural approach, which has shaped the modern architectural identity of the city.