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MOROCCO
A PHOTO GALLERY BY VÍCTOR OVIES |
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All pictures are copyrighted. You can store
them for personal use only.
Unauthorised reproduction or commercial use is
prohibited.
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Fes
or Fez
is the third largest city in Morocco, after
Casablanca and Rabat. It is one of the four so-called "imperial cities" Fes is
separated into three parts, Fes-al-Bali, Fes-Djedid and the Ville Nouvelle.
Fes-al-Bali, the larger of the two medinas of Fes, is believed to be the largest
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Marrakech
known as the "Pearl of the South," has the largest
berber market (souk) in Morocco and also hosts the busiest square in the
entire continent of Africa, called Djemaa el Fna. Like many Middle
Eastern cities, Marrakech has two main divisions: the médina
and the modern city.
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Tangier
still retains its faded charm. Not entirely Moroccan, European or
African but a heady mix of all three - and the old world of bazaars is
still intact in the form of the Grand Socco with its makeshift shops,
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Meknes
saw its golden age as the imperial capital of
Morocco under the reign of Moulay Ismail (1672 –
1727), before it relocated to Rabat. A Berber tribe
called the Maknassa settled there in the 10th
century, and a town consequently grew around the
fortress.
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Asilah
resembles many a place in Greece, with whitewashed
houses, broken by some blue wall painting or door. Asilah is much of a
hangout for artists, and walking around the place you will spot many traces of
their activity, like paintings on house walls.
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Xaouen is an
enchanting town sitting at the foot of the Rif Mountains. It is a unique place
to visit. It is small and manageable yet friendly to tourists; the mountain air
and atmosphere are relaxing; and one can catch a glimpse of rural life while
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Tetuan,
just kilometres inland from the Spanish coastal enclave of Ceuta was once the
capital of Spanish Morocco, this pretty city has a tangible connection with
Andalucía: balconies and windows framed by iron grilles, shaded squares and
patios. |
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Casablanca,
Hassan II Mosque is
the largest religious monument in the world after Mecca. It has space for 25,000
worshippers inside and another 80,000 outside. The 210-meter minaret is the
tallest in the world and is visible day and night for miles around. |
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Rabat,
just kilometres inland from the Spanish coastal enclave of Ceuta was once the
capital of Spanish Morocco, this pretty city has a tangible connection with
Andalucía: balconies and windows framed by iron grilles, shaded squares and
patios. |
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Tangier,
Fez,
Marrakesh,
Casablanca,
Rabat... just the
names of these cities stir a hint of spice in the nostrils.
Morocco
has been thoroughly mythologized and for good reason. Travellers
extol the country's unique living history, its shimmering light and
its extraordinary art.. Morocco is the ideal African starting point
for the traveller. An easy hop from
Europe, it is hectic but
friendly and stimulating as well. Open-air markets throughout the
country are piled high with rugs, woodwork, jewellery and leather -
said to be the softest in the world. (Lonely Planet) |
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All pictures in the Morocco photo gallery,
including but not limited to the Tangier, Fez, Marrakech,
Tetuan, Xaouen, Meknes and Asilah photo galleries are copyrighted by Victor Ovies unless stated otherwise. You may download and store them for personal use
only. Unauthorized reproduction or commercial use of this material is forbidden
and will be prosecuted.
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