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Marrakech open-air barbeque at central square, Morocco

Marrakech open-air barbeque at central square

It’s a somewhat bewildering but absolutely unique experience, the makeshift open-air barbecue food-stalls at Djemaa-el-Fna square in Marrakech. Every evening a part of the large central square is turned into one big barbecue frenzy. An absolute must see.
 

Location

Djemaa-el-Fna central square in Marrakech, Morocco. 31° 37' 32.7684" N, 7° 59' 23.1144" W

Ifrane, wintersport resort in Morocco

Ifrane, wintersport resort in Morocco

Built by the French in 1929 and known as Morocco’s Switzerland, the wintersport resort Ifrane is now a popular destination for the Moroccan’s. Located at 1.650 meters. Ifrane could well be located in the Alps. Here’s another look at Ifrane, real-estate and property development projects in the style as we saw in Dubai-UAE, though on a modest scale.
 

Location

Ifrane, wintersport resort in Morocco. 33° 31' 38.8488" N, 5° 6' 18.036" W

Moroccan handicraft center in Marrakech, Ensemble Artisanal

Moroccan handicraft center in Marrakech, Ensemble Artisanal

You’ll find them all-over Morocco, government backed handicraft centers locally known as Ensemble Artisanal. In one building you’ll find craft workshops of Moroccan craftsmen showing of their produce and trade. Have a look at the Ensemble Artisanal in Marrakech.

 

Location

Handicraft center - Ensemble Artisanal in Marrakech. 31° 37' 38.082" N, 7° 59' 48.048" W

Bin el Ouidane reservoir lake near Marrakech, Morocco

Bin el Ouidane reservoir lake near Marrakech, Morocco

The Bin el Ouidane reservoir lake in the Atlas mountains, about 150 Km east of Marrakech is known for it’s big carp fishing - a great get-a-way from summer heat in a mountainous scenery. The lake is the biggest reservoir lake in Morocco and essential for the agricultural sector and electricity supply in th region.
 

Location

Bin el Ouidane reservoir lake near Marrakech, Morocco 32° 6' 48.06" N, 6° 24' 11.592" W

Wine industry in Morocco, vin du Maroc

Impression of the Moroccan wine industry, Vin du Maroc.

Morocco has a growing domestic wine industry – which is remarkable for a predominant Islamic country. Wine is sold – without restrictions – in the bigger supermarket chains like Marjane, Metro and Carrefour. It’s a first seeing this on our journey. Here’s a glance of Morocco’s wine industry.

 

Location

Marjane supermarket in Tetouan - Morocco. 35° 36' 7.3836" N, 5° 20' 4.488" W

Impression of Camping International in Fes, Morocco

Ceramic Pottery store and factory in Fes, Morocco.

Morocco has many campsites, it's an industry on itself for the motorized tourist, traveler or visitor with for example motorhome, RV's, Camper Van as well as for Moroccans during their holidays. Although it's well possible to stay outside campsites in Morocco, a campsite in this part of the world can be a nice change for a bit of privacy in Northern Morocco. Here's an impression of a large campsite near Fes, Camping International de Fes.

 

Location

Camping International in Fes in northern Morocco. 33° 59' 54.9492" N, 4° 58' 6.744" W

Ceramic Pottery store and factory in Fes, Morocco.

Ceramic Pottery store and factory in Fes, Morocco.

It’s absolutely worth a visit for those visiting in Morocco. The traditional ceramic and pottery industry in the imperial city of Fes – Morocco. Here’s an impression of Art Naji – a famous ceramic pottery store and factory. Have a look.

Location

Art Naji traditional ceramic pottery shop and factory in Fes. 34° 3' 39.4992" N, 4° 56' 57.372" W

Classic Ford 4000 Tractor in Morocco

A classic Ford 4000 tractor with 50 years of farming action.

We've seen many in Turkey and Pakistan, classic Ford tractors still going strong. This time we saw a classic Ford 4000 tractor in Morocco which saw quite a bit of action during it's 50 year operation. Have a look.

Location

Classic Ford 4000 tractor in Morocco. 33° 56' 17.2824" N, 5° 19' 56.748" W
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