#djeema

[mariekonrad]

jemaa el-fnaa in the early morning in marrakesh, morocco / nov 2024

[rkhosung]

*.☾ catdog tour marrakesh

with @haknyeonrk

Wow. They were finally here.

Hosung couldn't quite believe it even with the unfamiliar climate and language floating about him. They were really here, in Morocco, to do shoot for their debut album. He couldn't fathom that Hyunbin was willing to foot the bill—or maybe he'd just bill them all later—and fly six kids plus staff overseas to prepare for their first mini album. He really was putting a lot of faith (and money) into them. It made Hosung feel proud as well as pressured to do really well so that they could achieve success and repay the company for believing in their potential.

He'd only been overseas twice—both times to Japan—so being on a different continent let alone a different country was a tad mind blowing. Hosung was only too happy to be paired with their youngest member when it came to room assignments, promptly giving him a high five when it was announced. Haknyeon was a lot of fun to be with and being together in a foreign country felt sort of like they were on holiday (even though he knew they had a schedule to adhere to).

They only had a few days to look around when they weren't busy with their prep and Hosung wasn't just about to let time slip through his fingers like sand in the wind. With his phone in hand he cuddled up to Haknyeon on the younger's bed. "Haknyan~ let's go sightseeing together," he said holding the phone and inch from his friend's face, "hyung found a list of noteworthy sights that might be interesting. Let's tell the manager we want to go somewhere tomorrow after schedules are done. Like... to Djeema El Fna, which is a really big open market space in front of the medina—the old town. Or Medersa Ben Youssef, a beautiful college with an amazing courtyard."

[in-marocco-con-laura]

Marrakech ha mille volti, è una città che va gustata, annusata, osservata, vissuta. Non per nulla è stata nei secoli raccontata da artisti, scrittori, personaggi della moda come Yves Saint Laurent e, addirittura, da statisti come Churchill che amava ritrarre dal balcone dello storico Hotel La Mamounia. La città è colma di affascinanti contrasti, un connubio di rumori e suoni che s’interrompono d’improvviso dietro grandi porte borchiate che si aprono su cortili incantati. L’impatto con la vivace città imperiale che ha dato il nome al Marocco avviene nel segno dei contrasti cromatici: il rosso ocra delle mura, il verde delle palme che cozzano contro un cielo incredibilmente azzurro in cui si stagliano, imponenti, le bianche cime dell’Atlante, mentre all’interno risaltano le tinte sgargianti del Djeema El-Fna, il grande mercato all’aperto (vero centro della città), il souk, sempre affollato di venditori, di bancarelle multicolori, pervaso da odori e brulicante di un’umanità bizzarra come musicisti, tatuatrici all’hennè, incantatori di serpenti. Quest’atmosfera è quella che, oggi come cento anni fa, induce i viaggiatori a visitare Marrakech, facendone una delle mete più antiche del turismo internazionale Basta uscire dalle mura che incontriamo il contrasto della nuova Marrakech Una citta del 2000 con bus a energia solare, cyber parc , outlet , negozi alla moda e locali di tendenza . Un amica viaggiatrice un giorno ha scritto ... Perché le capre stanno sugli alberi, perché c'è il bimbo con le infradito e l'amichetto con gli stivali da pioggia, perché in un attimo pensi di essere in piazza Gaulenti e quello dopo indietro di 1000 anni, perché c'é una moschea sulla destra e una chiesa sulla sinistra, perché la Dacia deve far passare l'asino per strada, perché vedo la neve sulle montagne stando nel deserto.. Perché sei più facce della stessa medaglia e mi affascinerai sempre, Afrique! #Marocc2016 Au revoir! @laurapresicci #marrakech #marocco #marrakech #inmaroccoconlaura #viaggiatori #raccontidalmondo #vacanze #viaggi #jemaaelfna https://www.instagram.com/p/CLG8sutA_er/?igshid=jm3d6i7zpear

[2000-lightyearsfromhome]

Dancers, Djeema el Fna Square, Morocco // © Hiroshi Watanabe

[afrojonathan]

Day 21: Marrakech, Morocco

Upon awaking angrily at 5am due to the jarringly loud pre-sunrise (5am) call to prayer, my first thought was “how did I sleep through this last night?!” The minarets play this so loud, and it sounded like one was directly outside my door. And it lasted for 15 minutes! That seemed really indulgent for 5am, especially given all the other times of the day it goes for like, 2 minutes. This seemed like a really purposefully painful push for piousness. Also, not to sound culturally insensitive (so you know what about to follow is going to sound culturally insensitive), but would it kill them to get someone with a good voice to do the call? From all the minarets I’ve heard in my time here so far (and in places like Bosnia), every single one has a warbly, out of tune voice at max decibels. If you’re going to ear-punch me awake, could it at least sound nice?

It was hard to fall back asleep, but I eventually did for a few more hours. I woke up, feeling that my sleep was indeed disjointed, did some yoga in my pointlessly spacious room for one person, and then went downstairs for breakfast.

After preparing myself mentally, off onto the medina madness I went again, this time en route to Saadien’s Tomb (I kept thinking how my Dad would have said “people are dying to get in!”)

It was a long walk through the medina, and then out of the medina and along some predictably busy city streets. After 30 minutes, I made it to a well-manicured tourist area, and headed into the tomb. It wasn’t a large thing, but definitely had some Instragrammable moments for the curiously in the way Spanish and Italian couples that were always around me. It was a somewhat cool, if not incredibly brief, take. There was some great mosaic work that was worth seeing (that type of mosaic work you think of when you think of Muslim countries like this). My highlight was when a group of 7 older Spanish women asked me to take a picture of them (in Spanish), and I replied in kind. They were surprised, and it was a fun interaction (they were asking how I knew Spanish, where I’m from, etc). I was proud of this international moment, and it was a good confident boost prior to my journey to the south of Spain in about a week.

I then headed to Bahia Palace, another big tourist attraction where I saw many of the same folks from the tomb (including the Spanish women). As you progressed along, you found increasingly more beautiful gardens interspersed amongst mosaic-tiled rooms. Many more places for annoying couples to take selfies and model shots. It was here I noticed that so many buildings simply don’t have roofs, since it never rains.

With some good photo taking and sightseeing under my belt, I headed back towards the hostel for some lunch. By the way, getting lost in the medina and going down dead-ends is actually kind of enjoyable...in the day. I found myself accidentally meandering through the “pelt section” as I assume it’s called, and while no other tourists were even close, it was fun (because of the sunlight and all). 

Anyway, I ate at an outdoor cafe, with the exhaust of mopeds flavoring every bite. A one-eyed cat (I named him Miles) sat underneath me, so I fed him some morsels as he was so damn cute. A mediocre lunch, but a cool experience being right on the street.

Back at the hostel, I went for a swim (it was hot, but mercifully not humid) and did some work. I also had yet to plan my lodging for Fes or Chefchaouen (my next two stops), so it seemed wise to finally do so. With the housekeeping done, I went back again into the medina, headed to the massive Djeema el Fna to get some tangine food (as recommended by Garrett and others).

I sat amongst the chaos, with the sounds of drums and snake-charming flutes in the background. It was at one of the many food stands, where they just pop you on a bench next to strangers. I ordered a tangine which came with so much food, and when I took some selfies to send to Garrett, I noticed the couple behind me were photobombing. I struck up a conversation with the New Zealanders and we talked about politics, music festivals, travel, gun control, and other odds and ends. I literally thought earlier in the day that I hadn’t got a chance to really be social in Marrakech, and Bryson and Monique filled this need quite admirably. They allowed me to scratch my conversational itch, as they say. (No one says this).

With a full belly and weary eyes, I wandered Djeema a bit more, then eventually meandered back to the hostel (taking a few wrong turns in overconfidence, leading to those dead ends that are decidedly less enjoyable at night). A guy who hangs near the hostel and annoyingly tries to engage me every time I walk by said “you’re Turkish, right?” Should I take that as a compliment, that I’m sort of blending in with the Muslim folk? Anyway, back safe and sound, I was excited to see what Fes had in store for me the next day (after a 7-hour train ride).

[thequijote]

Djeema el Fna // Travel Photography, 2018 The "Djeema el Fna" is a marketplace located in the heart of the Medina in Marrakech. Every night the place is illuminated by entertainers and artists of all kinds. And if you are hungry the cookshops offer foods for every one to enjoy. with @annlahu #marrakech #travel #travelphotography #photooftheday #nikon #dslr #sunset #evening #explore #maroc #light #colorful #golden #people #crowd #urban #city #medina #journey #morocco #specialmarrakech #ig_globalperspectives @marrakech_best_places @marrakchislifestyle @specialmarrakech @ig_globalperspectives (hier: Place D’Jeema el Fna Marrakech)

[nomadexperience-blog]

Reasons to Make Your Next Vacation Destination in Morocco

Spending your vacation in Morocco will give you the kind of experience basically not available nearer to home. With its amazing structure, lively cities and lovely environment, travelling to Morocco provides an opportunity for adventure and discovery that should not be missed. From Casablanca to the Sahara and from Marrakech to Tangier, Morocco is a country strewn with amazing and inspiring cities, towns and natural miracles.

Marrakech is one of the best popular market towns in the world and also unlike any other in terms of its lively nature and enjoyable surroundings. Called souks, these notoriously busy purchasing centersspecialize in everything from hand crafted carpets and clothes to conventional cosmetics and herbal remedies. Marrakech's a lot of souks are hives of activity, and continuously full of customers and retailers. They are also a good way to refine your bartering techniques, and well worth a go to even though bargain exploring is lower on your list of things to do.

In another place in the city,Djeema el Fna - the biggest square in Africa - plays host to exciting entertainment every day, providing activities from the likes of musicians, acrobats and snake-charmers, along with numerous food stalls and coffee shops. In your visit, you also be able to take Marrakech Private Desert Tours in some of the various other places that Marrakech is offering, for instance its old architecture and the world-famous Saadian tombs.

If you decide after this you need a break from the stressful pace of life that Morocco's hectic towns provide , you need not to look far to discover other activities . With the majority of the country situated within the edges of the spreading Saharan desert, there is no lack of possibilities to brave the elements and start camping tours, longer desert drives as well as camel treks. Nomad Experience provide the luxuries of a five-star hotel , however making your way via the historical Draa Valley with the help of just the camels , their drivers as well as friends or family is an absolutely unique experience and one you are certain to enjoy . Passing an excellent landscape of rivers, hills and sand dunes, the camel treks afford you and your party to take in Morocco's diverse and amazing surroundings in the most conventional of ways.

[futuristicallyshadydetective]

CE QUE VOUS DEVEZ SAVOIR AVANT DE LOUER UNE VOITURE

Location de voitures au Maroc: informations pratiques

Où louer une voiture au Maroc

Si vous envisagez de visiter l’Afrique du Nord, le Maroc en particulier, alors vous voudrez peut-être envisager une location de voiture bon marché au Maroc pour votre voyage. Bien qu’il soit vrai, vous pouvez découvrir ce pays en bus ou en taxi, il est beaucoup plus confortable de rouler selon vos propres termes et votre propre programme. Commençons par dire que les meilleures offres de location de voitures au Maroc sont à l’aéroport. La raison? Une concurrence intense qui réduit continuellement les prix pour les consommateurs. La plupart des grands aéroports auront des marques internationales comme Budget, Hertz et Avis ainsi que certaines compagnies locales de location de voitures. Il est bon de souligner au début que la conduite au Maroc va certainement tester vos nerfs, mais être en mesure de fouetter dans tout le pays comme vous le souhaitez en vaut la peine. Si vous souhaitez louer une voiture depuis la ville, les principales zones touristiques comme Tangier, Marrakech, Essaouira, Rabat, Casablanca et Agadir ont de nombreuses compagnies de location de voitures à choisir.

Conduire au Maroc: parking et autres conseils

Les conditions routières au Maroc sont assez raisonnables et surtout pavées, bien que si vous vous déplacez assez loin, vous rencontrerez de nombreuses routes de terre et de gravier. Dans les principales villes du pays, y compris Casablanca, Rabat, Tanger, Marrakech et Fès, sont bien connectés par un système efficace de routes qui comprend également le paiement d’un péage à utiliser. Le stationnement dans les villes marocaines devrait être pensé attentivement. Rangez toujours votre voiture de location dans un parc gardé, dont beaucoup sont la propriété d’hôtels ou de centres de villégiature. Chasse à une voiture à bas prix à la ville du Maroc? Vous voudrez peut-être faire attention aux règles de la route pendant que vous y êtes. Pour les véhicules légers dans les centres urbains, la limite de vitesse est de 40 km / h. Sur les routes à longue distance, la limite est de 90-100 km / h et 120 km / h sur les autoroutes. Faites attention aux jours pluvieux, mais lorsque les limites de vitesse sont considérablement inférieures. Il n’y a pas de tolérance d’alcool lors de la conduite.

Voyages au Maroc: ce qu’il faut faire, quoi voir

Casablanca

Nous avons un conseil pour les voyageurs qui visitent Agadir avec une location de voiture au Maroc: évitez tout le coût du centre-ville en heure de pointe. Il est préférable de garer votre voiture en dehors du centre-ville dans un parking surveillé et de se promener à pied. Les belles plages, la méditation tentante … vous découvrirez que Casablanca est une ville étincelante et dynamique à première vue. Alors que les petits restes des jours de Humphrey Bogart, apparemment, le café demeure.

Marrakech

Cette ville pourrait facilement rivaliser pour le titre de capitale du divertissement en Afrique. En tant que deuxième ville marocaine en termes de croissance démographique et économique, Marrakech est chaotique et fou. Il vaut mieux laisser votre voiture de location de marché au Maroc en périphérie et répondre aux transports publics ou au taxi. Vous pouvez passer des jours à explorer les souks et les anciennes ruines de la Médina. La nuit, Djeema El Fna est à ne pas manquer lorsque les artistes de rue sortent pour jouer.

Agadir

Si vous êtes en vacances au Maroc et souhaitez vous diriger vers des plages spectaculaires, Agadir est votre place. Alors que la ville elle-même est un bel exemple du Maroc moderne, vous ne trouverez pas ici le patrimoine historique comme dans d’autres villes côtières. Aussi populaire ici est le surf. Les meilleurs moments de l’année pour survivre sont entre novembre et mars, mais vous pouvez louer du matériel de surf et rejoindre des cours de surf à l’année.

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[felipeopequenoviajante]

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Então tá! Finalizada a última "perna" da nossa passagem pelas magias do Marrocos. E aqui, neste vídeo, estamos mostrando lugares impressionantes como o Vale do Todra, a Garganta du Dadès, a Medina de Marrakesh e a Madrassa mais bacana do Marrocos (Ali Ben Youssef). Além, é claro, da praça mais doidona do mundo, a Djeema el Fna. Mas o vídeo completo, com todas as nossas dicas, você assiste lá no nosso canal do YouTube #felipeopequenoviajante. Acessa lá www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o7z1AK_vQQ&t=837s 😉 #LipenoMarrocos #LipeVoltaaoMundo #travelthinkers #inmorocco #morocco #travelmorocco #simplymorocco #moroccotoday #ig_morocco #thisismorocco #marrocos #marruecos #moroccoigers #loves_morocco #moroccolives #blogmochilando #blogueirosdeviagens #vcmochilando #saharadesert #travelthinkers #doleitorzh #missaovt #sobrelugares #quetalviajar #dicadeturista #queroviajarmais #fantrip #roteirosedicas #RevistaViajar (em Morocco)

[afrojonathan]

Dinner with new friends at the vibrant stands ina Djeema el Fna in Marrakech. People are trying to sell you things at all moments as you eat. I could see Bryson and Monique were a bit out of sorts about it all, but we had a lovely chat! Scratched an itch to be social for sure.

[afrojonathan]

More Medina of Marrakech madness, and Djeema el Fna from on high.

[afrojonathan]

Day 20: Marrakech, Morocco

I slept like a brick, right through the sunrise call to prayer (which I would find out later is astoundingly loud - the fact I slept through it is incredible). I felt, since it was summer and I’ve been very behind on getting nice swims in, to take a dip in the small hostel pool before breakfast. It was refreshing for sure, but you kind of feel watched by the nearby and surrounding people eating breakfast, so it was a quick dip. As I write this (on the morning of my third day here), I am astounded to see the same people chilling at or around the pool. A) Marrakech is not the place to just have a pool getaway and B) this hostel (while gorgeous) is not the place to do it either (small pool). People are just lounging here all day, and I wonder why they bother to come to Marrakech. The action is outside these walls (I say, sipping a mint tea in shorts in a tank top). Don’t worry, I’ll be changing into my khakis/linen shirt soon.

After getting caught up with work, it was high noon and the perfect time to venture into the shadeless streets of the new city. I strode through the medina with a bit more confidence and familiarity now, and eventually made it to the media walls. If you thought the madness would calm down outside the media, dear reader, you’d be very wrong.

Passing by fruit stands and narrowly avoiding vehicular manslaughter, I walked towards La Majorelle (beautiful garden, see below) and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum. I deftly weaved through traffic while crossing streets, even impressing some locals (so I think). 

The garden was resplendent. Most of the structures were painted in a bold cerulean blue (no idea what cerulean is, this was a complete guess - again, see below), which looked incredible against the sand and desert plants. I did a walk around the place taking tons of photos, and then another lap just to take more of it in. I could have stayed for quite some time. Though it was slightly crowded, this was a peaceful and well-manicured escape from the chaos. Lots of people taking Instagrammable photos, including myself who made good use of my little “tripod” that folds down and fits in my wallet like a credit card. That $10 unit has been the secondary VIP for this trip, behind the keffiyeh (scarf [slash pillow slash air filter slash fashion accessory slash eye-complimenter], as a reminder).

After about 45 minutes there, I was off to the nearby Yves Saint Laurent Museum, as he apparently made a home here. It was a tiny museum in a beautiful space, with the main (and basically only) attraction being a darkened gallery showcasing his lavish gowns throughout the years. Pictures weren’t allowed here, and the dark and sexy motif reminded me of the NY Met Museum’s similar fashion exhibit. I also went and got lunch in the peaceful (if not comparatively un-magnificent) terrace, with an expertly displayed salad and small plates tasting. It was a peaceful meal, enjoyed under the regularly spraying water misters.

Heading back to the medina now for a stop at my hostel to do some work, I popped by a grocery store to see about hair products. I found a whole bevy of them! However, I wasn’t sure any was what I was looking for (I need pomade/wax to tame this wave), and all the labels are in French (lots of French spoken here, including many a “mercí” by me). I also asked them about contact solution (which I’ve been needing), and was sent to a pharmacy next door. The pharmacy (closed) was attached to some sort of walk-in clinic, and I sauntered in, made eye contact with the receptionist, quickly realized this was not the right place for me, and walked backwards back out. 

Back at the hostel, I tried both hair products. Unsuccessful. 0/4 now on products purchased in Marrakech. Off to the Secret Garden I went, a walled botanical garden in the medina. It was nice, though in need of a bit of a facelift (at least in comparison to La Majorelle, which may have ruined all future gardens for me as Qatar Airways business class has ruined flights and La Sagrada Familia has ruined cathedrals...what a problem to have!) I was purposefully slow-moving through the garden, taking many a seat to relax and take it in. No need to rush, as this was the last ticketed attraction I’d be going to today.

As I headed back to the hostel, I saw a spa that looked really wonderful. I looked it up when I got back, and decided with an aching ankle to head for a 30-minute massage. (The Google reviews also had some errant photos of beautiful gardens attached to it, so I figured I’d get in another garden experience. I think the business is just fine leaving this wrong photos up). 30 minutes of a relaxing massage in a wonderful space, followed by some tea and peanut butter treats. With a deep breath, I left the oasis and back into the medina chaos to go back to the hostel again. On the way back, I popped into a barbershop to see if they had wax. They did, but it was almost empty. I paid them ~$1 to take what remained, and this is more what I’m looking for (not exact). So, maybe 1 for 5 now, or .5 for 5.

I chatted with Garrett while having a Casablanca beer, which they say is Morocco’s beer (and I assume maybe the only one, being a Muslim country). We caught up for 30 or so minutes and planned our brother’s meetup, but I wanted to go and catch the sunset from a roof terrace near Djeema el Fna, the massive UNESCO heritage site marketplace. So, with tall, waxy hair, I headed out. 

The medina, again, was coming alive at night, I found a restaurant on the outskirts of the Djeema el Fna, and watched the sunset on high while having a kebab. The service was super slow, but I didn’t mind, as I watched the sun sink and the merchant stands 3 stories below start to glow. This was a very cool experience, and I was surprised to so easily get a table with such a view (not long after this roof got more crowded). The roof of this terrace was basically awnings, canopies, and umbrellas tied together. I was here maybe an hour and a half at the golden hour, watching the market below me evolve.

Once done, I headed into Djeema to stroll a bit more deeply into it than I did yesterday, and then I was off to Mamounia for a drink. This is 2018′s Best Hotel (not sure who says), and it was highly recommended by Joe and Becka (hi, if you’re reading! Leo is super cute!) I walked in the opposite direction of my lodging, through a kind of sketchy/dark park (I was storming through), and made it to the hotel. It was so beautiful! True luxury at every turn, including the foyer gardens with all sorts of ridiculous cars nearby. I found the bar, had a drink while admiring the place, and decided at 10:30 it was time to take my weary bones on the 30-minute walk back through the medina (I asked if it was safe at this time).

Back through the sketchy park, through the outskirts of Djeema, through a few shortcuts I discovered (possibly risky move), and back to the hostel with very little hassling. Perhaps I’m figuring it out a bit better. It’s also funny to see the same people meander past you, going in their own circuitous routes through the city. Very pleased about this day, and the balance of chaos and calm.

[thequijote]

Djeema el Fna // Travel Photography, 2018 The "Djeema el Fna" is a marketplace located in the heart of the Medina in Marrakech. Every night the place is illuminated by entertainers and artists of all kinds. And if you are hungry the cookshops offer foods for every one to enjoy. This picture shows a café close to the place. with @annlahu #marrakech #travel #travelphotography #photooftheday #nikon #dslr #sunset #evening #explore #maroc #light #colorful #golden #people #crowd #urban #city #medina #journey #morocco #specialmarrakech #ig_globalperspectives @marrakech_best_places @marrakchislifestyle @specialmarrakech @ig_globalperspectives (hier: Marrakech)

[thequijote]

Djeema el Fna // Travel Photography, 2018 The "Djeema el Fna" is a marketplace located in the heart of the Medina in Marrakech. Every night the place is illuminated by entertainers and artists of all kinds. And if you are hungry the cookshops offer foods for every one to enjoy. with @annlahu #marrakech #travel #travelphotography #photooftheday #nikon #dslr #sunset #evening #explore #maroc #light #colorful #golden #people #crowd #urban #city #medina #journey #morocco #specialmarrakech #ig_globalperspectives @marrakech_best_places @marrakchislifestyle @specialmarrakech @ig_globalperspectives (hier: Place D’Jeema el Fna Marrakech)

[thequijote]

Djeema el Fna // Travel Photography, 2018 The "Djeema el Fna" is a marketplace located in the heart of the Medina in Marrakech. Every night the place is illuminated by entertainers and artists of all kinds. And if you are hungry the cookshops offer foods for every one to enjoy. with @annlahu #marrakech #travel #travelphotography #photooftheday #nikon #dslr #sunset #evening #explore #maroc #light #colorful #golden #people #crowd #urban #city #medina #journey #morocco #specialmarrakech #ig_globalperspectives @marrakech_best_places @marrakchislifestyle @specialmarrakech @ig_globalperspectives