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Marrakech's Labyrinthine Medina Secrets
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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Across
  • 1. Minaret landmark named after a historic book market, soaring over the ochre cityscape
  • 2. Famed Marrakech madrasa turned cultural site, blending architecture and education
  • 3. Traditional female garment common in Marrakech’s souks, evoking cultural tapestry
  • 5. Expansive palm groves on Marrakech's outskirts, irrigated by ancient khettaras
  • 6. Vast desert lying eastwards, its encroachment shaped Marrakech’s vibrant oasis culture
  • 13. Ancient walled city maze, UNESCOlisted for its labyrinthine commerce and culture
Down
  • 4. Famed Marrakech square whose name means 'assembly of the dead'—alive with traders and storytellers
  • 7. Traditional inward-facing house with central courtyard, emblematic of Marrakech homes
  • 8. Islamic theological college with ornate interiors, a scholarly beacon in historic Marrakech
  • 9. Arabic term for bustling marketplace alleys dense with crafts and commerce
  • 10. Endemic tree yielding oil prized in cuisine and cosmetics, native to Moroccan terroir
  • 11. Ancient leather dye pits where Marrakech artisans transform hides with vivid colors
  • 12. Spiced ground meat delicacy popular in Marrakech street food stalls
  • 14. Intricate glazed ceramic tilework, hallmark of Moroccan architectural ornamentation
  • 15. Luxurious 19th-century palace named for 'brilliance', epitomizing Moroccan opulence

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