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DDR Iron Curtain border walk

DDR Iron curtain border walk

The Cold War Iron Curtain at Check Point Alpha near Marienborg in Germany is a remarkable place.

Location

Watch tower behind the Iron Curtain at Checkpoint Alpha - Germany. 52° 13' 6.6216" N, 11° 3' 33.84" E

Essential volkswagen spare parts

essential volkswagen spare parts

Those who travel know what's important on their journey. Volkswagen in Wolfsburg - Germany produces essential travel gear for the die-hard adventurist - a must have on long and far-away journeys.

 

Location

Volkswagen Wolfsburg - Germany 52° 25' 46.6176" N, 10° 44' 16.1772" E

Tiznit, traditional berber jewelry town in Morocco

Tiznit, traditional berber jewelry town in Morocco

Take any Moroccan guide book and you find Tiznit mentioned as the place to look for traditional Berber silver jewelry. But Tiznit is more than that, Berber jewelry comes with another remarkable trade, the Moroccan Kaftans, Jellaba’s and Takchita’s. On top of that, the relaxed southern Moroccan atmosphere makes exploration of the shops a treat.

Location

Traditional berber jewelry souq in the Medina of Tiznit. 29° 41' 48.8076" N, 9° 43' 55.056" W

Traditional organic argan oil in Morocco

Traditional organic argan oil in Morocco.

The area between Marrakech, Essaouira and Agadir in Morocco is known for it’s Argan trees. Not surprisingly, the area is littered with small Argan oil factories, which are traditionally run by Moroccan women. Here’s a bit about how argan oil - the traditional way – all very bio or organic.
 

Location

Argan Afous near Essaouira in Morocco. 31° 31' 57.6012" N, 9° 35' 35.7936" W

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

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
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