Travel Photo 22/10-25/10 Marrakech
Photographers who will accompany array will be:
Marrakech, Fabrizio and Francis.
leave from Milan Friday 22 October, in the morning.
Just over three-hour flight and landed in a magical world, at the northern limits of the African continent, which overlooks the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean and sank its roots in the great desert to the south ... Morocco.
Despite the large flows of organized tourism, the hundreds of films set in Morocco, the proximity to Europe and the consequent contamination of the tourist trade, the country has retained a unique charm of its people, its landscapes, for vestiges of a noble past and deserves a trip, even if briefly.
Upon arriving at the airport will take to bring us to Marrakech, where we take possession of our rooms, the city boasts a large number of hotels, but the best way to enjoy the true magic of Marrakech and stay in a typical riad (traditional house Marrakech, and are much more than just a B & B) The Riad is located in Medina and are ideal for a wonderful holiday because you can combine the uniqueness of Marrakech, the ease and convenience of staying in a luxurious traditional house.
Our Riad Riad Zara will not near the main piazza, but easily reachable with a quarter of 'time, however, pleasant stroll.
After that visit Marrakech, also known as the Red City, which embodies the idea more than others and the stereotypes of culture and traditions of the country. It is therefore an excellent starting point for those who want to know what Morocco can offer, and especially what will be the third millennium.
La Medina, declared World Heritage by UNESCO, was an imperial capital with a glorious past.
In the town red, craftsmen, painters and sculptors of various eras built magnificent places, mosques, gardens, mederasas. Among the most important places can not be forgotten the Badia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, graves Saadian, and Djemaa el Fna, a veritable open-air theater.
These are the places visited and photographed.
- Djemaa el Fna main square and most crowded, it is just the heart and symbol of the imperial city. A large open space, or rather a large stage where a vaguely triangular shape every day and 'can going to countless shows of jugglers, snake charmers, dancers and acrobats. Each defines its own "halqa" imaginary circle blessed by a holy man, and presents his show, a large square where traders gather in the morning fruit and spices, basket makers and sellers of trinkets. The name Djemaa el-Fna, which has itself a macabre, in fact his name means "gathering of the dead", a name once justified as public executions took place there.
- The Koutoubia Mosque, within walking distance of Djemaa el Fna, is the largest mosque in Marrakech. The minaret (equivalent of our bell tower) was built in 1184-1199 and became the model for the Giralda in Seville and the tower Hassan in Rabat.
- The souk of Marrakech is the vital heart of the medina, the old part of the city dating from the twelfth century, this is the place where ancient customs and traditions are mixed since ancient times. Originally, the souk was divided into several specific areas determined by the boundaries and the names involved in the activities that took place there, but over time this separation and blending outward.
The souk is a place where magic and charm and 'normal accept tea that is offered by the seller, so' how to negotiate the price of any item offered for sale is part of the game, a place where getting lost is never fun and dangerous' close to the Djemaa el Fna. It is said that both the largest market in North Africa.
- Medersa Ben Youssef is one of the jewels of Marrakesh. This school was built in 1570 by Quranic Saadiens, could contain up to 900 students in 150 cells.
- Quobba Almoravid (dome in Arabic) was a place of worship for believers. It is located just outside the mosque Ben Youseff, near the Ben Youssef Medersa.
- Mellah and Spice Market, is a typical neighborhood Jew (was the equivalent of the Ghetto) surrounded by walls. It is famous for its spicy markets.
During the half day off should visit the gardens that are the pride and joy of Marrakech, treated with a passion that has become a tradition centuries from the time of the Almoravids. The truth 'is that today there would probably not even a palm tree in Marrakech if these rulers had not started planting. Since then, the parks have increased and no one here is extraordinary that a garden, like a building, can claim an ancient origin. It 's the case, for example dell'AGuedal or Agdal, a word which means "garden, created in the twelfth century. Abd el-dall'almohade Moumen. More 'small and cozy and' the Menara garden, the pavilion surrounded by cypress trees which seems to have been the meeting place of the sultan with his favorites.
As for the famous palm grove of Marrakech, which occupies an area of \u200b\u200b13,000 hectares, it only counts from at least one hundred thousand trees. The system more 'quick visit is a ride in the car. More 'striking is the classic walk in a wheelchair, perhaps preceded by a tour of the ramparts and monumental gates in English Moorish style.
also recommend the Majorelle gardens situated north east of Gueliz. Created in the Twenties by the French painter Jacques Majorelle, unique in its kind, these gardens are home to bougainvillea, coconut trees, banana trees, palm trees, as well as rare and exotic plants, some of which have strange-looking menacing appearance.
return to Italy on Monday October 25
LEAST 10 PEOPLE.
For added security, all travel is arranged through tour operators.
RATES AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION are indicative and will be confirmed NOT JUST GET TO THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
FEE € 450.00
The fee is based on promotional airfares, its application is conditioned on confirmation from the airline flight at reduced rates. The confirmation will be communicated in a very short time.
INCLUDED:
The course, air travel in the class and scheduled flights from London (if they are necessary supplement domestic routes to coincide with international flight), accommodation in Riyadh (3 nights with breakfast, double rooms) transfer to and from Riyadh Airport, including insurance.
THE FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Registration Association (5 €) Tips, Meals, and any additional fuel and security controls applied by air carriers after the publication of programs and all that it is not included THE PRICE INCLUDES
Easyjet Flight, Hotel Riad in Marrakech Centre.
In the case of a number of participants over 12 Riad accommodation in two separate, not from each other and with a teacher for every Riyadh.
Here are some pictures of our Riad ...
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Morocco Reportage Cristiano Cristiano Ostinelli
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Copyright Cristiano Ostinelli
Copyright Ostinelli
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