Mablo
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I'm travelling to Morocco for the first part of February. My travel plan includes Fez and Merzouga on the outskirts of Sahara desert. Marrakesh too if possible. I think I'll take with me my Canon P and 35mm/1.8 as the main rig and 21mm/4 for w/a.
Any tips for photography over there?
Any tips for photography over there?
ali_baba
Well-known
tip's?
bring a tun of film and shoot it all!
merzouga is great for high contast, the people wear black and the desert is gold! great place to be.
the gate of hte desert is spectacular.
i dig fez, i used to stay in the medina all the time, i went to an exchange program with my university @ al akahawayn university in ifrane, in the middle atlas. near fez.
it was a great time
enjoy!
i took lots of photos with my minilux at the time.
i wish i had been into m photography at the time!
my father wouldn't let me borrow a M either way, .
i'm looking forward to going back to shoot more!
i liked chef chouenne very much if youi're into relaxing in the mountains!
bring a tun of film and shoot it all!
merzouga is great for high contast, the people wear black and the desert is gold! great place to be.
the gate of hte desert is spectacular.
i dig fez, i used to stay in the medina all the time, i went to an exchange program with my university @ al akahawayn university in ifrane, in the middle atlas. near fez.
it was a great time
enjoy!
i took lots of photos with my minilux at the time.
i wish i had been into m photography at the time!
my father wouldn't let me borrow a M either way, .
i'm looking forward to going back to shoot more!
i liked chef chouenne very much if youi're into relaxing in the mountains!
bigeye
Well-known
2X - bring a lot of film. the medina and streets of the old cities are rich grounds as is the desert. customary caution about minding your gear - it's a game and there are some good players.
The food is enough reason to go.
-Charlie
The food is enough reason to go.
-Charlie
bagdadchild
Established
Great and warm people wherever you go
A few tips in this part of Morocco:
Sefrou; near Fez, really old, interesting and scenic town
Volubilis roman ruins and nearby Moulay Idriss, one of the most picturesque towns of Morocco
Meknes; some tourists prefer Meknes to Fez. Huge and fascinating medina and bazaar, a lot less tourists than Fez
North is Rif Atlas. Lovely scenery. Chefchaouen is a remarkable town although a few too many tourists, Tetouan also is a good option in same area.
If you go in the mountains be prepared for lots of snow and harsh weather.
A few tips in this part of Morocco:
Sefrou; near Fez, really old, interesting and scenic town
Volubilis roman ruins and nearby Moulay Idriss, one of the most picturesque towns of Morocco
Meknes; some tourists prefer Meknes to Fez. Huge and fascinating medina and bazaar, a lot less tourists than Fez
North is Rif Atlas. Lovely scenery. Chefchaouen is a remarkable town although a few too many tourists, Tetouan also is a good option in same area.
If you go in the mountains be prepared for lots of snow and harsh weather.
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Bobfrance
Over Exposed
I visited Marrakech recently. The first thing I'd say is don't travel light - take plenty of fresh clothes.
The Medina (old town) is a wonderful sight, but a complete assault on the nostrils. The combination of smells (leather, spices, cooking food, raw meat and sewage) are part of it's charm, but they mean that your clothes can really smell after just a day.
Also if you like to wander around you WILL get lost in the Medina. locals are used to this and will offer to guide you, but they will expect payment and sometimes take you to their cousins shop instead.
Look out for scooters too, they ride them absolutely everywhere. They REALLY don't like having their pictures taken. More than just a privacy thing there are religious connotations, so it is wise to be careful/quick/sneaky.
In the main square in the old town "Place Jamina El Fna" you'll find brightly dressed water carriers by day and performers in the evening, they don't mind pictures but they do expect to be given some change. Look out for pickpockets there too.
I took my M8 with 35mm and 15mm lenses and my film Ricoh GR1.
In hindsight I would have preferred to have something longer with me say a 75mm or 90mm. It's not really my style, but you need to snap people before they notice you. I also should have taken my Ricoh GRD with me so I could have done more hip-shooting, without having to worry about film.
You aren't allowed to take Moroccan money out of the country, so don't draw out more than you're confident of using. Bear in mind that beer is nearly £5 a bottle and not readily available being a muslim country. If you fancy a tipple go for a bottle of wine, at around £15 it represents better value.
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Brush up on your French. Being an ex-French protectorate not everybody speaks English and many restaurants' menus are only in French too.
Oh and good luck crossing the roads - that's an adventure in itself!
I found the light this time of year to be brilliant.
Have fun and I look forward to seeing your pics.
Bob.
The Medina (old town) is a wonderful sight, but a complete assault on the nostrils. The combination of smells (leather, spices, cooking food, raw meat and sewage) are part of it's charm, but they mean that your clothes can really smell after just a day.
Also if you like to wander around you WILL get lost in the Medina. locals are used to this and will offer to guide you, but they will expect payment and sometimes take you to their cousins shop instead.
Look out for scooters too, they ride them absolutely everywhere. They REALLY don't like having their pictures taken. More than just a privacy thing there are religious connotations, so it is wise to be careful/quick/sneaky.
In the main square in the old town "Place Jamina El Fna" you'll find brightly dressed water carriers by day and performers in the evening, they don't mind pictures but they do expect to be given some change. Look out for pickpockets there too.
I took my M8 with 35mm and 15mm lenses and my film Ricoh GR1.
In hindsight I would have preferred to have something longer with me say a 75mm or 90mm. It's not really my style, but you need to snap people before they notice you. I also should have taken my Ricoh GRD with me so I could have done more hip-shooting, without having to worry about film.
You aren't allowed to take Moroccan money out of the country, so don't draw out more than you're confident of using. Bear in mind that beer is nearly £5 a bottle and not readily available being a muslim country. If you fancy a tipple go for a bottle of wine, at around £15 it represents better value.
)Brush up on your French. Being an ex-French protectorate not everybody speaks English and many restaurants' menus are only in French too.
Oh and good luck crossing the roads - that's an adventure in itself!
I found the light this time of year to be brilliant.
Have fun and I look forward to seeing your pics.
Bob.
Mablo
Well-known
Thanks for the insight everyone! Morocco was great. Will go back definitely. More photos coming as soon as I get my films sorted out.