Royal Mansour
Marrakech, Morocco ( 2010 )
Commissioned by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Royal Mansour Marrakech is regarded as one of the most luxurious hotels in the world and a landmark celebration of Moroccan craftsmanship and architecture. Within this exceptional project, Yahya was invited to create a wide range of bespoke works throughout the property, including lighting, sculptural elements, screens, doors, fountains, and chimneys, all conceived and handcrafted in his atelier as integral components of the architecture and interior design.
Conceived as a tribute to Morocco’s cultural heritage, the Royal Mansour Marrakech was commissioned as an uncompromising celebration of artisanal excellence, material richness, and architectural refinement. Designed as a medina within the city, the project brought together the country’s finest craftsmen to realise a vision where no detail was considered secondary and no limit was placed on the pursuit of perfection. Within this extraordinary context, Yahya was invited to contribute across multiple areas of the hotel, from public spaces and restaurants to suites, courtyards, and the spa.
His intervention encompassed an extensive range of bespoke creations, including lighting pieces, sculptural screens, monumental chimneys, fountains, and finely worked doors. Each element was designed and handcrafted at the atelier, conceived not as applied decoration but as an architectural presence in its own right. Materials such as brass, copper, iron, glass, and wood were explored and combined with precision, allowing light, texture, and shadow to play a central role in shaping the atmosphere of each space.
Working in close collaboration with the Paris-based interior design studio 3bis, Yahya was entrusted with developing and interpreting the design direction defined for the project. Within this framework, he was given the freedom to translate architectural and interior concepts into tangible works of art, creating pieces that aligned seamlessly with the overall vision while carrying a strong artisanal and sculptural identity. Discreet references to Art Deco were subtly woven into Moroccan forms, most notably in the sculptural chimney doors of one of the lounge areas, resulting in works that enrich the architecture with warmth, depth, and emotional resonance. The Royal Mansour stands today not only as a symbol of Morocco’s finest savoir-faire, but as a testament to the power of collaboration between design vision and master craftsmanship.
Photography Credit: Warren Wesley Patterson
Royal Mansour
Marrakech, Morocco ( 2010 )
Commissioned by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Royal Mansour Marrakech is regarded as one of the most luxurious hotels in the world and a landmark celebration of Moroccan craftsmanship and architecture. Within this exceptional project, Yahya was invited to create a wide range of bespoke works throughout the property, including lighting, sculptural elements, screens, doors, fountains, and chimneys, all conceived and handcrafted in his atelier as integral components of the architecture and interior design.
Conceived as a tribute to Morocco’s cultural heritage, the Royal Mansour Marrakech was commissioned as an uncompromising celebration of artisanal excellence, material richness, and architectural refinement. Designed as a medina within the city, the project brought together the country’s finest craftsmen to realise a vision where no detail was considered secondary and no limit was placed on the pursuit of perfection. Within this extraordinary context, Yahya was invited to contribute across multiple areas of the hotel, from public spaces and restaurants to suites, courtyards, and the spa.
His intervention encompassed an extensive range of bespoke creations, including lighting pieces, sculptural screens, monumental chimneys, fountains, and finely worked doors. Each element was designed and handcrafted at the atelier, conceived not as applied decoration but as an architectural presence in its own right. Materials such as brass, copper, iron, glass, and wood were explored and combined with precision, allowing light, texture, and shadow to play a central role in shaping the atmosphere of each space.
Working in close collaboration with the Paris-based interior design studio 3bis, Yahya was entrusted with developing and interpreting the design direction defined for the project. Within this framework, he was given the freedom to translate architectural and interior concepts into tangible works of art, creating pieces that aligned seamlessly with the overall vision while carrying a strong artisanal and sculptural identity. Discreet references to Art Deco were subtly woven into Moroccan forms, most notably in the sculptural chimney doors of one of the lounge areas, resulting in works that enrich the architecture with warmth, depth, and emotional resonance. The Royal Mansour stands today not only as a symbol of Morocco’s finest savoir-faire, but as a testament to the power of collaboration between design vision and master craftsmanship.