The Moroccan style of decorating, derived from the Hispanic-Moorish influence really seems to be making a big splash in the interior design world for 2007.  Holly Becker, from Decor8, is "Mad about Morocco"! She is seeing it pop up everywhere and not only because its warm and inviting and certain pieces are somewhat inexpensive but because it is so easy to add personality to a space in a simple way.

"A throw rug, some toss pillows, a bright yellow lamp, an accent wall,
and that’s all you need to pull together a rockin’ little casbah of
your very own."

Modern Moor is all about simplicity with a few key accessories like these Moroccan Ceramic Plates. From as little as about $20 per plate you can have a modern classic style. I ordered two of them.  Modern Moor decor is not for the faint of heart. This type of decorating is anything but traditional; it delights the senses with Mediterranean colors that make for dramatic interiors.

My friend, Maryam, from My Marrakesh, is dreaming of Morocco and she already lives there, due to Lisa Lovatt-Smith’s book, "Moroccan Interiors".

"This book explores contemporary interiors in the sun-soaked land that stretches from the Sahara to the Mediterranean: Morocco."

Sounds beautiful doesn’t it? If the country is anything like the words used to describe it, it makes sense that it is on the list for one of the top travel destinations for 2007. I think the editorial of the book sums it up pretty well:

"The colorful palette of this country and the light there itself suffuse these very different homes with a vitality that is as distinctive as modern Morocco as it is a reflection of contemporary trends in decor worldwide."