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<![CDATA[our places our faces stories from our world - Places & Faces Morocco]]>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:28:16 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Marrakech and it's Magical Medina]]>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:57:55 GMThttp://www.ourplacesourfaces.com/places--faces-morocco/marrakech-part-2Here is how I feel about Marrakech;

"A city with many personalities, Marrakech is an electric city that comes alive at night with the pulse of it’s own heartbeat centered around the medina. (the old city).

Medina at Night

]]><![CDATA[Marrakech Captured in Multiple Ways 11]]>Wed, 03 Oct 2012 02:45:06 GMThttp://www.ourplacesourfaces.com/places--faces-morocco/marrakech-captured-in-multiple-ways-11Random Street Photography around Marrakech

See commentary Marrakech in Multiple Ways 1 (below)

]]><![CDATA[Marrakech captured in Multiple Ways 1]]>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:57:05 GMThttp://www.ourplacesourfaces.com/places--faces-morocco/marakech-captured-in-multiple-ways I took all possible opportunities to photograph people going about their everyday life in Marrakech. This mean't casual shooting when walking by and observing moments from looking out of the bus window and taking the chance to capture before the bus jolted off. Aiming to be discrete, was important, as for some Moroccons, their cultural belief is if photographed, you have ‘taken their soul’. However for others without this belief, there was a frequent ‘request for dirhams ‘ in exchange for a photos.

Everyday life on the street in Marrakech - slideshow below

On the street, out of the bus window, life captured in Marrakech

]]><![CDATA[Marrackech and it's Magical Souks]]>Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:56:37 GMThttp://www.ourplacesourfaces.com/places--faces-morocco/marrackech-and-its-magical-souksThe city of Marrakech, very different during the day, than it's alluring magic during the night. However during the daytime and just as fascinating, is wandering around the area of the Medina north of the Jemaa El Fna where you find the central industry areas, a fibrous network of souks. Here you find alleyway upon alleyway of tiny retail and local factory cubicles. The further in you venture the more interesting they become.

A mini slide above takes you to the 'Souk Industry'
From shoes to leather goods, metal ware to anything that anyone needs, wants or desires.

]]><![CDATA[Jewish Quarter in Marrakech]]>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 09:49:49 GMThttp://www.ourplacesourfaces.com/places--faces-morocco/jewish-quarter-in-marrakechClick on the photos below for larger views.

Jewish Quarter Street, Marrakech

Jewish Quarter, Marrakech - lifeinphotos.com.au

Jewish Quarter Street - Marrakech

Entering into the Jewish Quarter

Wandering around the old Jewish Quarter, the ‘Mellah’ this place looks distinctly different from the rest of the Medina, almost a town in itself with it’s own gardens and synagogues. Occupied now mostly by Muslims as many of the Jewish people have moved to Casablanca and or other places.

]]><![CDATA[Introducing A little taste of Morocco]]>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:21:40 GMThttp://www.ourplacesourfaces.com/places--faces-morocco/a-little-taste-of-morocco-in-just-4-daysWow - Morocca, what a magical place. And these words just represent the tiny piece of the country that we saw in 4 days. This piece was Marrakech and here are a few introductory shots, before we enter into the mysterious mazes.

Moroccon Produce Seller - lifeinphotos.com.au

Vege Seller

Suburban Street Marrakech lifeinphotos.com.au

Narrow Suburban Street around Riu Tikki Gardens Hotel

Demonstrating the making of Moroccon Oil, locally in a small village on route to the base of the Atlas Mountains.

]]><![CDATA[Morocco and it's magic]]>Sun, 30 Sep 2012 05:40:11 GMThttp://www.ourplacesourfaces.com/places--faces-morocco/morocco-and-its-magicDuring my time away one of the most mesmerizing experiences was spending time in Morocco, even though that time was very short. (just 4 days). Now you can enjoy the visit back with me.
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