adventure travel & photography
Destinations: Pakistan ◦◦ India ◦◦Turkey ◦◦ Egypt ◦◦ Bulgaria ◦◦ Mongolia ◦◦ Bangladesh ◦◦ Jordan ◦◦ Russia ◦◦ Turkmenistan ◦◦ Iran ◦◦ Kazakhstan ◦◦ Japan ◦◦ Hong Kong ◦◦ Greece ◦◦ Ukraine ◦◦ Syria ◦◦ Morocco ◦◦ Italy ◦◦ Mauritania ◦◦ Oman ◦◦ Algeria ◦◦ Faroe Islands ◦◦ Indonesia ◦◦ Uzbekistan
Type: Photo stories ◦◦ Places ◦◦ Documentary ◦◦ Black and White ◦◦ Limited Edition Fine Art Prints ◦◦ Unlimited Edition Fine Art Prints ◦◦ Seascapes ◦◦ Urban ◦◦ Thousand Voyages Video Collection
Tours/Expeditions: List with all our scheduled tours and expeditions
- The story
- Photo galleries
- Purchasing Fine Art Unlimited Edition Prints, RM Licenses, and/or the Whole Publication
- Travel to Morocco
The story
I've visited Morocco, specifically the Medina in Marrakech, several times. The following two galleries feature photos from my trip in November 2017, when I led a small group of Bulgarian travelers to the country.
The Medina is an extraordinary and bustling place, which may present a challenge for first-time visitors. Founded in 1070 by the Almoravid dynasty, Marrakesh Medina boasts unique and special architecture. In recognition of this, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage site in 1995. Like all ancient cities, Marrakech Medina was built within a protective wall featuring strategic gates to defend against potential intruders.
Today, navigating the labyrinth of souks and narrow passageways is straightforward with the aid of cell phones and their installed maps. In earlier times, local boys earned money by guiding lost tourists out of the Medina.
The old city, or Medina, meaning "a city" in Arabic, consists of several interconnected neighborhoods. Each neighborhood typically features four key elements: large and small mosques, public steam baths known as Hammams, and a public oven. These are usually situated in the center of the quarter, adjacent to a square where the main activities take place.
As evident from the photo galleries below, the Medina in Marrakech is a paradise for photographers. However, caution is advised as I experienced a theft - my cell phone was stolen from my hand while I was leading another group. Despite this, the Medina is a unique place worth visiting; just remember to be mindful of your belongings.
Photo galleries
Purchasing Fine Art Unlimited Edition Prints, RM Licenses, and/or the Whole Publication
All images in the publication and/or photo gallery are available for purchase as Fine Art Unlimited Edition Prints and/or licensed using Rights Managed Image Licensing. The publication may also be available for purchase as a single unit, including the text, photos, videos, or music (if available), as one complete publication that you can use on your website, in a magazine (print or online), or on other platforms.
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Travel to Morocco
I organize and lead small groups to Morocco through my licensed travel agency "Thousand Voyages" Ltd.
You can find out more about the guided tours here.
A list of all scheduled tours can be found here.