Preserving heritage.
Shaping the exceptional.
Shaping the exceptional.
Restoration of architectural heritage and creation of traditional Moroccan décor, for exceptional projects, in Morocco and internationally.
Surveys, structural assessment, pathology studies and mapping of deterioration. Documenting the construction history of each building.
Wall consolidation, façade restoration, renewal of traditional roofs and decorative restoration using lime, tadelakt and zellige.
A balance between conservation, contemporary functionality and viability.
Founded in 2004, Andalous Design, part of the Bouazzaoui Group, is an architectural heritage restoration and craft decoration company in Morocco. Drawing on the expertise developed by the group, the company works on exceptional projects in Morocco and internationally, combining traditional craftsmanship with the demands of contemporary heritage restoration and artisanal decoration. From the Koutoubia Mosque to the Chellah site, our teams have restored more than 55 historic monuments for the Ministry of Culture, UNESCO and ADER-Fez. Our expertise is rooted in traditional zellige, carved and painted wood, sculpted plaster decoration and the craft techniques that shape Moroccan architecture.
Andalous Design combines expertise in heritage restoration with mastery of Moroccan craft traditions. From the conservation of historic monuments to the creation of bespoke décor, our teams work with respect for the materials, the traditional techniques and the architectural identity of each project.
Our expertise draws in particular on traditional zellige, carved and painted wood, traditional plaster and the various artisanal decoration techniques that shape Morocco’s architectural heritage.
Traditional Moroccan zellige, hand-cut and hand-laid following the patterns of Andalusian art.
Moroccan carved plaster: gouge-carved gebs, friezes, muqarnas and arabesques.
Carving and joinery of Middle-Atlas cedar: mashrabiyas, ceilings and doors.
Traditional Moroccan tadelakt, a lime plaster burnished with a pebble and black soap.
The matter of the southern kasbahs and ksour: breathable, local, reversible.
Traditional mortars, renders and limewashes for historic masonry.
Limestone, sandstone and marble from the region’s historic quarries.
Grilles, lanterns and nails hand-forged by master ironworkers.
Lanterns, sconces and objects hammered and chiselled by master coppersmiths.
Restoration of historic monuments, rehabilitation of riads, creation of exceptional décor and the integration of Moroccan craftsmanship into prestigious projects.
For any study, restoration or rehabilitation of built heritage, our team is here to help.
