This image depicts the Koutoubia Mosque minaret and its surrounding plaza in Marrakesh, Morocco, under a bright blue sky with scattered white cumulus clouds

This image depicts the Koutoubia Mosque minaret and its surrounding plaza in Marrakesh, Morocco, under a bright blue sky with scattered white cumulus clouds. The tall, rectangular minaret, constructed from reddish-brown masonry, dominates the upper portion of the frame. It features multiple levels of arched window openings and intricate decorative patterns near its pinnacle, which is topped by a metallic finial. In the foreground, a spacious public plaza, paved with light-colored rectangular flagstones interspersed with darker reddish-brown strips, extends towards the viewer. Approximately 15 to 20 individuals, dressed in various casual attire, are present in the plaza, either standing or walking. Their activities appear casual, consistent with pedestrian movement or tourism. Several dark-colored streetlamp poles, each equipped with two ornate, multi-faceted lanterns, are positioned throughout the plaza. One prominent pole is centrally located in the mid-ground. Low-rise buildings, architecturally consistent with the minaret's reddish-brown aesthetic, form the base of the mosque complex and extend horizontally behind the people, partially visible on both sides of the minaret. Strong sunlight illuminates the scene, casting discernible shadows on the plaza.