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Koutoubia Mosque, the largest in Marrakesh; its minaret was built in the 12th century
Date: 20Feb2006
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entering Djemaa el Fna - the very heart of Marrakesh, the "most exuberant marketplaces in the world"
Date: 20Feb2006
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Maroc, despite its proximity to Europe, has preserved much of its authentic spirit and lifestyle
Date: 20Feb2006
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however emergence of low-cost airlines flying to Marrakesh and Agadir and increasing tourist flow do its bit
Date: 20Feb2006
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freshly-squeezed orange juice - sweet as heaven - is sold at these stalls in the day
Date: 20Feb2006
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snake charmers are not rare in Maroc
Date: 20Feb2006
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they artfully catch innocent tourist souls - one quick movement and the snake entwines your neck...
Date: 20Feb2006
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...next to being pretty scared you want a "trophy" picture, here's when the eternal question of money comes on scene
Date: 09Feb2006
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known also as Pink or Cinnamon City, the peculiar colour of buildings nowadays is protected by law
Date: 20Feb2006
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Moroccan speciality - tajine - is a mild delicious meal of vegetables with meat or fish, stewed on coals for an hour or two
Date: 20Feb2006
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no cars allowed in medina (old town), but it doesn't mean a lighter traffic
Date: 20Feb2006
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most popular mean of transport are donkeys, pulling heavy loads morning till night ...
Date: 20Feb2006
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...but if there's no donkey, someone still should do the work?
Date: 20Feb2006
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one of the many narrow streets of medina
Date: 20Feb2006
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rooftops is a parallel world in Maroc - rising from bustling earth to peaceful heaven, the contrast is often phenomenal
Date: 20Feb2006
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Jardin Majorelle - botanical garden created by French painter Jacques Majorelle in 1924, and open to public in 1947
Date: 20Feb2006
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the shade of bold cobalt blue, which can be found in decorations all across the garden, is named after him, bleu Majorelle
Date: 20Feb2006
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Date: 20Feb2006
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since 1980 the garden was owned by Yves Saint-Laurent; Islamic Art Museum of Marrakesh is also situated here
Date: 20Feb2006
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waiting for occasional manna
Date: 20Feb2006
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going throught the labyrinth of covered passages in the evening, it feels like being in a film
Date: 20Feb2006
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at night Djemaa el Fna turns into a huge street theatre - storytellers, artists, healers, acrobats, fakirs entertain the public
Date: 20Feb2006
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another part of the square, covered by tents, transforms into a room with dozens of establishements serving late diner
Date: 20Feb2006
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living nights as days
Date: 20Feb2006
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