From the new town of Guilez to the winding streets of the Medina, street art is a common sight throughout the red city of Marrakech. Just north of the cities famous souk district and a two minute walk from the Riad Star you will discover one piece of art with has become particularly popular among locals and tourists alike. On the door of a local Gnawa musician and Tanjia cooker the French street artist C215 has left his mark in the form of a street stencil of a young girl. C215 has been dubbed the ‘banksy’ of Paris and has been showcasing his work from Oslo to New York and everywhere in-between. Explore Marrakech’s rich cultural history within the personal surroundings of a Riad in the red city. 

Tags: Artist C215, marrakech riad, Moroccan art, moroccan culture, New town of Guilez, Street art Marrakech, visit marrakech, visit morocco

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