The Jemaa el-Fnaa is one of the best-known squares in Africa. It is the centre of Marrakech, the entry point to the medina (old city) and souks. An incredible location in the sunset. November 1997. La place Jemaa el-Fna est une des places les plus connues d’Afrique. C’est le point central de Marrakech, à l’entrée…
Setti-Fatma is the last « douar » (small village) that can be reached by road in the Ourika valley. On the rocky paths that lead to the seven cascades, you meet Berber ladies who carry down heavy loads of grass for the herds. November 1997. Setti-Fatma est le dernier « douar » (petit village) qui peut être atteint par…
The walls of the Essaouira old city were built in the 18th century by a French engineer. In the evening, local people enjoy sitting in the shade outside the walls. November 1996. Les murailles de la vieille ville d’Essaouria ont été bâties au XVIIIème siècle par un ingénieur français. Les soir, les locaux aiment s’asseoir à…
I love the light in the souks of Marrakesh. Marrakesh has the largest traditional Berber market in Morocco. The image of the city is closely associated with its souks. November 1996. J’aime la lumière des souks de Marrakech. Marrakech possède le plus grand marché traditionnel berbère du Maroc. L’image de la ville est clairement associée…
These children live in the Fint oasis, an oasis in the Moroccan desert, south of Ouarzazate. New tourists are always a major event. November 1996. Ces enfants vivent dans l’oasis de Fint, une oasis dans le désert marocain, au sud de Ouarzazate. L’arrivée de touristes est toujours un événement majeur. Novembre 1996.
Ouarzazate is mostly inhabited by Berbers, who built many of the prominent kasbahs for which the town is known. Since ‘Lawrence of Arabia’ in 1962, the area is a noted film making location. However, it seems this industry did not benefit the whole population. November 1997. Ourzazate est principalement habitée par des Berbères qui ont…
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