Tagged With "Morocco"
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Re: February 28, 2018: Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco
As I said, quite a few films were shot here. Wikipedia has a list: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...t_A%C3%AFt_Benhaddou Ouarzazate is the centre of Morocco's film industry. We actually visited one of the studios - but Ait-Ben-Haddou is far more interesting.
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Re: June 24, 2016: Goats in Trees, Essaouira, Morocco
I like how they look so nonchalant about it
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Re: June 24, 2016: Goats in Trees, Essaouira, Morocco
How unusual! Thank you for sharing this part of the world to me with your photos!
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Re: June 24, 2016: Goats in Trees, Essaouira, Morocco
I don't see wings on an of them. How do they get up there? Had no idea they were such talented climbers!! Great POD, SeeSaw, thanks!
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Re: High Atlas Bride Fair, Imchlil, Morocco
Excellent photos of a tradition I knew nothing about ! It's in events like weddings that we see how much our customs vary. In the UK there's an outcry - when a family of Asian origin return from vacation with their 13 year old daughter married to an older man. And legally not acceptable. I remember when I was kid, hearing stories of how English fathers were keen to get their daughters married off too. Tales from around 1900 I suppose!
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Re: High Atlas Bride Fair, Imchlil, Morocco
A fascinating piece, Mac! Would you know if the custom continues, or whether or things have "modernized"? And I also share your nightmares of passing massive lorries on those narrow mountain roads.
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Re: High Atlas Bride Fair, Imchlil, Morocco
I'm planning to go back to Marrakesh and 'beyond' for a 10 day photo shoot in October and will try to find out whether the Bride Fair still runs. The young girls resplendent in their rouged-cheek make up were so pretty and with their enormous amber beads were virtual "dolls" and I would love to go back and see it all again.
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Re: High Atlas Bride Fair, Imchlil, Morocco
GarryRF raises an interesting point about how our perceptions change and differ on the age of "maturity." In Jewish tradition, a boy at 13 becomes an adult, and in older times could hold property and begin to form a family; today, the ceremony remains, but no one believes the boy has become a man. Louis XIII of France became king at 8; he assumed full power at 15, then the age of majority. His son, Louis XIV, followed the same path; at 15 he returned from exile during the revolt of the...
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December 2, 2017: Tannery in Fez, Morocco
Professor Abe shares some colors and scenes involved in processing hides, but we're glad there's one sense these images don't convey -- namely that of smell!
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December 20, 2017: Kasbah Amerhidil, Skoura, Morocco
Today Professor Abe shares a visit to a beautifully preserved Moroccan Kasbah
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Jan. 17, 2018: Al-Attarine Madrasa, Fez, Morocco
Professor Abe shares an oasis of architectural beauty within the busy market region of Morocco.
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February 28, 2018: Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco
Professor Abe visits the picturesque town of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a very photogenic destination.
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June 24, 2016: Goats in Trees, Essaouira, Morocco
These goats were spotted by seesaw along the road to Essaouira last summer, leaping agilely into the trees to feed on the leaves.
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Re: December 20, 2017: Kasbah Amerhidil, Skoura, Morocco
Yet another lovely destination! Thanks for sharing these, Professor.
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Re: Jan. 17, 2018: Al-Attarine Madrasa, Fez, Morocco
Definitely a lot nicer than the schools I attended! But then again, we had more than one book in our library.... Thanks for sharing these lovely photos, Professor!
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Re: February 28, 2018: Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco
Great post about Morocco, one of the prettiest countries in North Africa!
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Re: February 28, 2018: Ait-Ben-Haddou, Morocco
Thanks a lot for your kind comment. You are right - Morocco is an interesting country with lots of fabulous sights.
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Amateur Emigrants: Reaching the Rif Mountains
Bob Cranwell recounts an adventurous trip to Morocco with a group of friends.
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Re: Hanging Out in Essaouira
We were only there for 1 night, yet we loved it. A wonderful place, I was glad to have squeezed out at least the 1 night, though could’ve easily stayed longer.
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Hanging Out in Essaouira
After several visits PortMoresby has fine-tuned the combination of strolling and drinking coffee in this relaxed seaside town.
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Poppy Fields, Morocco
On a drive between Fez & Chefchaouen, PortMoresby has the ultimate springtime poppy experience.
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High Atlas Bride Fair, Imchlil, Morocco
Our friend and colleague contributor PortMoresby started me searching through some veeerrry old photos upon which I came upon these that I would like to share with you.
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Morocco: Rabat
Lester shares highlights of a visit to Rabat, the administrative capital of Morocco.
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Morocco: Sahara camp experience
We traveled through mountains and plains towards Tinghir and the Todra valley, seeing hundreds of small villages of the Berber people (nomads). We had a great opportunity to visit a women’s carpet cooperative, where they shear sheep, goats and camels, spin the wool, dye it, and then weave them into various rugs. (Erfoud fossil) (Desert Hennah Tattoos) There are amazing cliffs and mountains, several of which house fossils (Erfoud). Our guide, Aziz’s grandfather, was a fossil hunter, so this...
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Morocco: Chefchaouen
LestertheInvestor loves the Moroccan town of Chefchaouen—where most of the buildings are painted a shade of blue!
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Re: Morocco: Fez
I found Fez claustrophobic! I kept thinking I'd lose my guide and be lost in there forever! Excellent photos!!
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Re: Morocco: Fez
Great photos - brought back happy memories (and those of the smell at the tanneries)!
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Re: Morocco: Sahara camp experience
Falling off the camel must have been a rather traumatic experience. I remember that the ground does not merely seem to be a fair distance away when you sit up there - it actually IS quite a drop. I hope they found you a cool beer afterwards!
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Re: Morocco: Sahara camp experience
I also experienced staying in the Moroccan desert. Your beautiful photos brought the experience back to me. Excellent post!
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Morocco: Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou and Ait Youl
Lester enjoys his drive through the high Atlas mountains, his encounter with the Berber people, and some of the lovely villages and scenery he encountered.
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Morocco: Marrakech
LestertheInvestor explores the markets and streets of Marrakech, enjoying the sights, smells, architecture and gardens.
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Morocco: Essaouira
LestertheInvestor explores the Atlantic port city of Essaouira, enjoying its markets and ambience.