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The afternoon heat dissolved the moment Tarek stepped

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through the heavy cedar doors,

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leaving the bustling noise of the Marrakesh Medina

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far behind.

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He entered a breathtaking mosaic courtyard garden, a

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sanctuary carved out of stone and shadow.

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Beneath his feet, intricate patterns of turquoise, cobalt,

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and amber -zeal -edge tiles

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stretched across the floor like a frozen carpet

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of jewels, cooling the air with their glazed

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geometry.

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In the exact center of the courtyard, a

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bubbling marble fountain sang a soft, steady tune,

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sending crystal -clear water dancing into the air

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to catch the amber rays of warm sunlight

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filtering through the open roof.

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Towering orange trees lined the perimeter, their glossy

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green leaves heavy with ripe fruit

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that perfumed the breeze with a sharp, sweet

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citrus zest.

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Delicate arched doorways beckoned from the outer walls,

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hinting at hidden rooms

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and secret libraries tucked away within the elegant

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architecture.

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Tarek closed his eyes and breathed in deeply,

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letting the symphony of trickling water,

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rustling leaves, and sun -baked earth wash over

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him.

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For the first time all day, time seemed

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to stand completely still.