Argan trees, an endemic woodland species, seen north of Agadir, Mar.30. The valuable oil that comes from the fruits is used in cosmetics and in food.
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Taroudant
A street scene taken in Taroudant east of Agadir, Mar.30.
Three people by the Sea
Near Taghazout north of Agadir, Morocco, Mar.30.
A Movie Setting
The old ksar (or fortification) of Ait-Benhaddou on the edge of the High Atlas Mountains. The mud brick town is recognized as a UNESCO site. It has appeared in more than 10 movies, including Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.
Sahara Sand
A person scales a sand dune near Zagora in southeastern Morocco near the Sahara desert, Mar.27.
Atlas Village
A village in the Atlas mountains, Morocco, Mar.26.
Jamaa el Fna, Marrakech
At the Jamaa el Fna, the square and market place in Marrakesh’s medina quarter, Morocco, Mar.25
Marrakesh and the atlas mountains
The Atlas mountains can be seen from the rooftop of Marrakesh’s Museum of Photography, Mar.25.
Reality enhanced
A man films Burg Eltz Castle near Wierschem with his mobile, March 4. The medieval castle dates back to the 12th century and is still owned by a branch of the same family that lived here 33 generations ago.
Öland, Sweden
Yesterday I came across the images that I took in Sweden last August and then thought I might as well show you some of them. The ones that you see here were all taken on the Baltic island of Öland. Liked it there very much – and the people were quite friendly and relaxed.
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