Moroccan bucket list completed!
North Norfolk photographer, Pierre Butikofer, has just returned with his Moroccan bucket list completed. This was a trip to Fez in Morocco but ended up being more of an adventure visiting unusual sites and events across the whole of Morocco.
During my trip across Morocco, there was the festival of Eid al Hada, honouring the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his young first-born son. It is celebrated by slaughtering a sheep in the house. The meat from the sacrificed animal is preferred to be divided into three parts. The family retains one third of the share; another third is given to relatives, friends and neighbors; and the remaining third is given to the poor and needy.
Needless to say it was somewhat of an eye opener to say the least! Some of the photos captured the events in the street. Not the slaughtering of the sheep I have to add!!
The trip into the Sahara desert was most magical. the silence, the wild camels, the expanse of sand as far as the eye could seem and lack of light pollution at night.
Other sights which were amazing – the goats up in the argan trees. They are so agile and they just cannot resist the nuts. But I never knew that goats fart so much!!
The dying vats at Fez that have never changed since the middle ages in their processing of skins to make leather.
The nomads of the desert with just their family, their camels and tents.
Sand dunes in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Camel tracks in the sand in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Sand dunes, after sunset, in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Greenery in the sand dunes in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Nomad camp on the edge of the Sahara desert, Morocco
Nomad child, Morocco
Sunrise in the sand dunes in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Sheep being transported, in a wheelbarrow, in readiness for the slaughter for the festival of Eid al Ahad in Morocco
Sheep being transported, in a taxi, in readiness for the slaughter for the festival of Eid al Ahad in Morocco
Sheep being transported by donkey, in preparation for the festival of Eid al Ahad, Morocco
Slaughtered sheeps’ heads and bones being burnt, during the festival of Eid al Ahad, in the medina in Essaouira,
Sheepskins piled up, during the festival of Eid al Ahad, in the medina in Essaouira,
Slaughtered sheeps’ heads being burnt, during the festival of Eid al Ahad, in the medina in Essaouira,
Slaughtered sheeps’ heads and bones being burnt, during the festival of Eid al Ahad, in the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
Moroccan child playing with the horns of a slaughtered sheep in Essaouira, Morocco
Slaughtered sheepskins in a trolley, during the festival of Eid al Ahad, in the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
Moroccan beggar in the medina of Essaouira, Morocco
Children playing in the medina of Essaouira, Morocco
Moroccan man in a typical traditional djellaba in the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
Moroccan woman in the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
Donkey and nosebag in Morroco
Goats, in argan trees eating the argan nuts in Morocco
Goat in argan trees eating the argan nuts in Morocco
Goat in argan trees eating the argan nuts in Morocco
Goats in argan trees eating the argan nuts in Morocco
Goats in the argan trees, Morocco
Camel shadows in the sand dunes, during sunset, in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Yours truely, gone native, in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Sand dune landscape in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Wind blowing the sand off the top of sand dunes in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Sand dune landscape in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Sand dune landscape in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Sand dune and desert landscape with trees in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Wollen hats in the souk in Morocco
Eric Chevaleyre, famous French actor and illustrator working in Essaouira, Morocco
View from the port of Essaouira, Morocco, looking towards the walled city
Upturned boat at the port of Essaouira, Morocco, looking towards the walled city
Boat at the port of Essaouira, Morocco
Deserted alleyway in Essaouira, Morocco
View from the ramparts of Essaouira, Morocco
Moroccan in the medina of Essaouira, Morocco
Morrocan in his finery for the festival of Eid al Ahad in the medina of Essaouira, Morocco
Morrocan butcher carrying out his duties for the festival of Eid al Ahad in the medina of Essaouira, Morocco
Alleyway in the medina of Essaouira, Morocco
Street in the medina of Essaouira, Morocco
Children playing in the medina of Essaouira, Morocco
Moroccan doorway in the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
Archway into the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
Moroccan arched door leading into a riad in the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
Ornate Moroccan door in the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
Moroccan man in the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
In the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
In the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
Moroccan woman in the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
Life in the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
Life in the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
Moroccan man in the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
Windows on buildings in the medina in Essaouira, Morocco
In the souk in Essaouira, Morocco
The waves and sea at Essaouira, Morocco
Donkey and nosebag in Morroco
Camels on the beach at Essaouira, Morocco
Typical moroccan dish – tangine – being cooked in the street in Morocco
Fresh oranges in Morocco
Typical market in Moroccan villages
Typical Moroccan market
Moroccan fruit and vegetables
Typical Moroccan village
View of rocky outcrop, on the edge of the sahara desert, from an oasis
Sunrise in the sand dunes in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Sunrise in the sand dunes in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Closeup of camel in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Camels, at sunset, in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Greenery in the sand dunes in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Sunset in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Sunset in the Sahara desert, Morocco
After sunset in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Ahmed, our Moroccan guide
Camels at sunset in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Camels at sunset in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Closeup of camel at sunset in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Camel trekking in the Sahara desert. Morocco
Sunset in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Camel trekking in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Sand dunes, after sunset, in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Camel shadows in the sand dunes, during sunset, in the Sahara desert, Morocco
Moroccan potter
Moroccan potter putting pots into outdoor kiln
Moroccan pottery
Moroccan pottery
Child in alley in a medina in Morocco
Moroccan village in the Draa valley, Morocco
Date palm trees at an oasis in Morocco
Ait benhaddou where Jesus of Nazareth was filmed, Morocco
Ait benhaddou where Jesus of Nazareth was filmed, Morocco
Hidden village in the Atlas mountains. Morocco
Hidden village in the Atlas mountains. Morocco
Shoe dealers in the souk in Fez, Morocco
View of Fez from the hiils overlooking Fez, Morocco
View of Fez from the hiils overlooking Fez, Morocco
View of Fez from the hiils overlooking Fez, Morocco
Moroccan teapot manufacturer and seller in the souk in Fez, Morocco
Moroccan couple in the medina at Fez, Morocco
Moroccan woman carrying baby in the medina at Fez, Morocco
Moroccan man in the medina at Fez, Morocco
A courtyard selling ceramics in the medina in Fez, Morocco
Moroccan woman in the medina at Fez, Morocco
A courtyard in the medina in Fez, Morocco
Mosaics in a madras in Fez, Morocco.
Moroccan couple in the medina in Fez, Morocco.
Beautiful pictures. They truly reflect Morocco as is, full of vibrant colors feast for all the senses.
Thank you so much. I am glad you like them. Please contact me, perhaps we can discuss how we can work together in the future