Tag Archives: morocco
Essaouira
Argan Trees
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.
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.