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courtyard A paved or graveled area in front of a building, often used for outdoor activities such as sunbathing and having picnics. ■ Why did the courtyard break up with the garden? Because it found someone who was more "yard-centric"!
casbah A small, enclosed courtyard or outdoor living space in North Africa, typically with a roof and walls made of mud bricks. ■ The casbah was the perfect place to relax after a long day of exploring the bustling streets of Marrakech. I settled into a cozy corner of the courtyard with a tall glass of mint lemonade and watched the sun set over the Atlas Mountains.
Alcazar A grand and impressive fortress or palace. ■ The king's favorite pastime was to ride his horse around the vast courtyard of his luxurious alcazar, while his guards saluted him with their swords.
towers A tall, slender structure made of thin rods or bars. They are often found in medieval castles and are used to display flags or banners. ■ "The king ordered his guards to build a towers in the courtyard, but they kept messing up the design because they were too short to reach the high shelves."