The master of fine detail

Abbelkader's attention to the small details is superb. Corners, cornices and unusual architectural features are all treated to close attention and creative thinking.

Here he is seen working with a very special plaster created for the restoration of Riad Zany from a mixture of plaster and very fine Fez sand that has been sifted with great care. The fine particles in suspension colour the water that is then added to the mixture, producing a finish that is truly in keeping with the heritage values of the Medina.

Tags: Morocco Fes, Maghreb renovation