The medinas of Morocco are fascinating, a colourful alien culture which is within easy reach of most of Europe. Most are vibrant labyrinths, bustling hives of activity which provide a snapshot of the culture of the North African country. Since the ‘Arab Spring’ revolution there has been a downturn in visitor numbers to parts of [...]
Tag Archives: Essaouira
Postcards from fishermen “Coming Home”
The sun has often slowly slid from the sky and the inky blackness of night is already shrouding the fishing port when the last fishermen and their boats arrive home. Long days spent at sea working with small nets or long-lines hoping to catch enough fish to feed families and maybe even sell to local [...]
Harbouring a love of Ports – Photo Essay
“A ship is safe at harbor, but that is not what ships are for.” William Shedd The problem with the weekly twitter photo sharing phenomenon @FriFotos is that the topics chosen are always great. Often when looking through images only expecting to find one or two, numerous suitable pictures then spring out, signalling the need [...]
Postcard from Essaouira, a Moroccan fish market
The fish market in the Moroccan city of Essaouira, is an alien place to most westerners and probably a place that many would not dream of buying anything from especially food for their own table. There is little doubt that it is unlikely the market has ever seen a visit from an Environmental Health Officer, [...]
Postcard from Essaouira, Morocco; The card game
This image is a perfect example of a photography principle I am often banging on about; get the image first and foremost! It was taken near the jewish quarter in the medina at Essaouira in Morocco. Exploring the maze of backstreets we came upon this little scene of some men playing cards in a small [...]
Morocco; A story of three medinas
Medinas are the old usually fortified parts of many Arabic cities, especially in North Africa; this is a tale of just three. There is something special about entering a medina; they are often hectic, filled with various forms of transportation with travellers attempting to negotiate the narrow streets and merchants. They are a labyrinth of [...]
Postcard from the Moroccan 3 Amigos, Essaouira
I met these three guys outside an orphanage in Essaouira where a fundraising auction was being held. Seeing some of the young children was really heartwarming and it was great seeing the community get behind the project, buying various pieces of art. These guys were sitting outside on arrival, their colourful costumes immediately attracted my [...]
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