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Marrakech (Morocco)
Nikon D300S
AF-S DX VR Zoom-Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
Jamaa el Fna, the market place in Marrakesh's medina quarter. It remains the main square of Marrakesh, used by locals and tourists
Here is a modest corner of the Ali Ben Youssef Medersa in Marrakech, formerly housing (religious) students in honour of God and the Sultan who build it.
In Marrakech, countless riads (hotels with a more or less traditional interior around an innercourt) compete on decoration rather than price. One glimpse on any part of the Ali Ben Youssef Medersa learns you the futility of all these riad beautification attempts - as they will never compare to this 16th century masterpiece.
Sorry in these matters our noncommittal age is no match for former times.
(See my small facades series here)
In den Souks von Marrakech und auf dem großen zentralen Platz, dem Jemaa el-Fna, ist das fahren mit Mopeds verboten. In der Realität halten sich die Meisten nicht an dieses Verbot. Allerdings sind viele Polizeikontrollen (auch in Zivil) unterwegs. Wenn die Mopedfahrer erwischt werden, haben sie nichts zu lachen. Die Polizei ist hier nicht zimperlich. Jedoch funktioniert auch die interne Kommunikation sehr gut und es geht wie ein Lauffeuer durch die Gassen, wenn eine Kontrolle gesichtet wurde.
Der Herr auf dem Foto verhält sich vorbildlich - allerdings stand auch nur wenige Meter weiter weg ein Polizist. Das Foto entstand auf der Terrasse des Café de France am Jemaa el-Fna; ein Versuch der Fernauslösung der Kamera via iPhone. Hat gut geklappt.
My first visit to Marrakech and I'm already working out when I can go back!As I am living in rabat for 2 years; We had just the best weekend and dar najat made it perfect. The riad is beautiful, homely, comfortable, friendly and romantic , I was there with 4 other girls on a girls weekend away so that is saying something! Next time I'll take my husband. The rooms are beautiful, not over the top just simple with a touch of glamour. The roof terraces are just perfect for eating lunch, supper or just soaking up the gorgeous warm autumn sun with a book. We felt we used every inch of the riad, normally I stay in a hotel room, eat breakfast and head out but at Dar najat you want to just hang out however we did manage the odd shopping spree a couple of times a day ! There are wonderful restaurants and bars and just so much to do. And one last thing the staff atDar najat are brilliant, they made our weekend perfect.