Morocco: a photo essay Posted on 2 October 2013 Morocco has always been on my Top 5 list of places to visit and photograph, and when I was informed in August this year that I would be spending a month there for work, I was nothing short of delighted. (Watch this amazing timelapse video of Morocco to see why.) Moroccan food is outstanding (think mutton tagine, lamb with prunes and apricots on a bed of couscous, fresh pastries filled with almond paste, coconut fudge cakes, mint tea…); and the people, fiercely proud of their national heritage, usually speak three to four languages. This is a result of the country’s history that, over the centuries, has been subject to a fascinating blend of Arab-Islamic, European and African influences. Locals can appear unwelcoming towards outsiders if you don’t understand the dynamic of tourism here, and some places can be given a miss (Rabat and, to a large extent, Casablanca, too) while others simply must be seen (Marrakech, Tangier and the south, to name just a few). The shopping is among the best in the world and you will almost certainly leave wishing you had left more space in your luggage. Most importantly, though, I was reminded of how diverse our continent is. While this place is still Africa, it felt worlds away from home. Highly recommendable if you’re looking for something completely different without leaving the continent. These were some of my highlights: Sleeping store owner, Grand Socco market, Tanger Chicken stall, Grand Socco market, Tanger Dates galore at Socco market, Tanger Beach in Tanger Rooftop terrace view in Tanger Ceramics Stall, Marrakech Snake Charming, Marrakech Back streets, Marrakech Spice market, Marrakech Marrakech Night LIfe (Marrakech is dry, save for two or three bars) Fruit stall, Marrakech Corniche, Casablanca Fisherman on the beach, Casablanca Musos jam on the island near the corniche in Casablanca (Legend has it that single ladies come here to find spouses.) Kids huddle around a board game in Chefchauoen, Morocco's Blue City Read: a guide to Chefchaouen, Morocco’s blue jewel Some pretty tempting window shopping in Chefchaouen Women watch their children play at a nearby waterfall, Chefchaouen Everything slows down between 1pm and 4pm in Chefchaouen, when it's too hot to be outside. Blue doors, Chefchaouen Man rests in the shade, Chefchaouen Swinging child, Chefchaouen Jewellery stall, Chefchaouen Men greet each other, Chefchaouen View over Chefchaouen from the Atlas Hotel Ed’s note ‘Beyond, exotic, far-flung,’ call it what you will, the exciting news is that you’re no longer limited to the Getaway Blog to get your fix of international travel ideas. In conjunction with its new look and style, Getaway magazine has broadened its pages to include top international destinations. This month we feature Bali and Morocco, two destinations high up on my list of places to see. Get your copy of the October issue (you can subscribe to print or digital) to check it out. Related Posts 10 off-the-beaten-path gems you need to visit in Morocco 19 May 2023 Delve into the best-kept secrets of this enchanting country, as we unveil 10 lesser-known destinations... read more Exploring Morocco: 10 Must-do experiences 17 May 2023 In this article, we will take you on a journey through ten remarkable things to... read more Walking on the moon: Climbing the Rwenzoris 27 April 2023 PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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