Hello everyone, I hope the week went well for you ! On my side, it has been very busy with work and I could not be very present here... Today, I propose two visits to markets in the north of Morocco. The first one is called the "Monday Market" ^^ and takes place in the countryside, while the second one is in Tangier and groups by district, the craftsmen and notably the spice market.
We came from the guest house on a three-wheeler and it reminds me of @stoodkev's adventure in Sri Lanka that you can follow these days ! Like the other episodes I recommend you to go and see to enjoy this stay, the pictures are a bit lacking: at the time I wasn't doing articles here yet ! But I hope you'll enjoy these little glimpses of North African atmosphere :D
At the bottom of the hill where the market is located, which winds its way up to the top, there is this gate in a wall that joins the town proper with the surrounding countryside.
Here, you can find everything...! Tools, stoves, nets for harvesting olives and many, many other things. Here we are in the countryside and I remember that here people don't like to be photographed at all, that's why you will see very few people in these pictures. And generally speaking, some shopkeepers didn't even want me to photograph their stalls, that's how much.
Ropes by the dozen, in all diameters and colors imaginable !
Here we are almost at the top of the little village... I prefer to warn you, but if you don't eat meat, you'd better skip the three following pictures !!!
It's still okay...
But not anymore, at least for Westerners who are no longer used to seeing where the animal flesh they eat comes from... I agree that it's a bit trashy, but on the other hand, it's also good not to hide from it and be hypocritical about it all. And as always, I guess it's possible to find a balance between the two !
Here we are back at the bottom of the hill, where a few hours earlier, the animals were gathered for the market, mainly donkeys, goats and sheep...
Here above is my only and very modest purchase: a pair of pliers to mark pastries like date cakes :p
Noon has barely passed when we set off again, this time by car for the city of Tangier, a few dozen kilometers away.
A bit of atmosphere on the road...
And there, we walk towards the souk in the narrow streets... In my memory, I took even less pictures because I was already quite tired !
Another three-wheeler...
Even less pictures for the moment, but we were in the craftsmen's district, where metal workers and construction workers mingle.
We will finish on the spice market where I frankly stopped taking pictures, and for good reason: there was too much to taste with the eyes or the mouth, to breathe and to smell !
However, I hope you enjoyed this last episode of our Moroccan adventures ! Thank you for your visit, your readings and your comments always very appreciated.
Have a great weekend everyone, take good care of you and your beloved ones,
<3
Bonjour à tous, j'espère que la semaine s'est bien passée pour vous ! De mon côté, cela a été très chargé en travail et je n'ai pas pu être très présent ici... Aujourd'hui, je vous propose deux visites dans des marchés du nord du Maroc. Le premier est appelé le "Marché du Lundi" il prend place à la campagne quand le second est à Tanger et il regroupe par quartier, les artisans et notamment le marché aux épices.
Nous sommes venus depuis la maison d'hôtes en triporteur et cela me fait penser à l'aventure de @stoodkev au Sri Lanka que vous pouvez suivre ces jours-ci ! Comme les autres épisodes que je vous conseille d'aller voir pour profiter de ce séjour, les images manquent un peu : à l'époque je ne faisais pas encore d'articles ici ! Mais j'espère que vous apprécierez tout de mêmes ces petit aperçus d'ambiance d'Afrique du Nord :D
En bas de la colline où se trouve le marché qui monte en serpentant jusqu'au sommet, on trouve cette porte dans une muraille qui fait la jonction entre la ville à proprement parler et la campagne environnante.
Ici, on trouve de tout...! Des outils, des réchauds, des filets pour récolter les olives et beaucoup, beaucoup d'autres choses. Là nous sommes à la campagne et je me rappelle qu'ic, les gens n'aiment pas du tout être pris en photo, c'est pourquoi vous verrez très peu de gens sur ces images. Et de façon générale, certains commerçants ne voulaient même pas que je photographie leurs étals, c'est vous dire..!
Des cordes par dizaines, de tous diamètres et de toutes les couleurs imaginables !
Là nous voilà presque en haut du petit village... Je préfère vous prévenir, mais si vous ne mangez pas de viande, il vaudrait mieux que vous passiez les trois images qui suivent !!!
Là ça va encore...
Mais là franchement plus, en tout cas pour des Occidentaux qui ne sont plus habitués à voir d'où vient la chair animale qu'ils consomment... Je reconnais que c'est un peu trash, mais d'un autre côté, c'est auss bien de ne pas se voiler la face et d'être hypocrite par rapport à tout cela. Enfin, comme toujours, j'imagine qu'il est possible de trouver un équilibre entre les deux !
Nous voilà de retour en bas de la colline, là où quelques heures plus tôt, se trouvaient les animaux rassemblés pour le marché, ânes, chèvres et moutons principalement...
Voilà ci-dessus mon seul et très modeste achat : une pince pour marquer les patisseries comme les petits gâteaux fourrés aux dattes :p
Midi est à peine passé que nous repartons, cette fois en voiture pour la ville de Tanger située à quelques dizaines de kilomètres.
Un peu d'ambiance sur la route...
Et là, nous cheminons en direction du souk dans les ruelles étroites... Dans mon souvenir, j'ai pris encore moins d'images car j'étais déjà bien fatigué !
Un autre triporteur...
Encore moins d'images pour le coup, mais nous étions dans le quartiers des artisans, là se mêlent travailleurs du métal, et gens du bâtiment.
Nous terminerons sur le marché des épices où j'ai franchement arrêté de prendre des images, et pour cause : il y avait trop à goûter avec les yeux ou la bouche, à respirer et à sentir !
Pour autant, j'espère que vous aurez apprécié ce dernier épisode de nos aventures marocaines ! Merci pour votre visite, vos lectures et commentaires toujours très appréciés.
Très bon weekend à tous, prenez bien soin de vous,
<3
I really love how you approach your posts, each and every one tells a story of your personal journey- out there discovering the world, or repeating history to find out more. This was interesting, especially as you went into it without ever knowing that it would become part of a blockchain. The view you gave us as you were driving, gave us a glance at life without looking your best.
The shopping is legendary and you spared no details. Are the three-wheeled vehicles just more economical? I can't see that they are better vehicles in any way, but, I can see them being cheaper to have and run. It goes without saying that I would gladly have gone to that market, perhaps it might be the only place I get to. Only kidding, but, I was amazed at the merchandise! You always bring me the best! Thank you!!! And I am so late. again!
#MarketFriday began as a way to reach out across the globe and learn about different cultures through their markets, especially local markets and farmers' markets, and eventually branched out and evolved over time from straight shopping to a cultural affair as it highlights how we differ and then again, how much we are alike. We have become a melting pot of culture, but it is still the Rituals, Festivals, food, architecture, and even your language/languages that separate us... Along with the fact that these things are normal for us. There are unwritten rules that rule our social behaviors. I see this as allowing for increased tolerance between cultures and nations, and opportunities to come together on an even playing ground. A strong culture can be beneficial to a country as it promotes unity, especially during a crisis, peaceful debate, and open dialogue. I have learned so much about all of you and it has been an amazing experience. I can only hope that learning about each other can help us work together for a peaceful world.
Thank you for being a part of #MarketFriday
Thanks for your visit dear @dswigle ! The markets in Morocco are really my best memories, they are really a people of passionate traders and very skilled negotiators haha ^^ ! Everything I learned about this is there that I learned it ;-D
Yes, I think three-wheelers are more economical and combine the power of a motorbike with more room to carry things and more stability...!
I hope you're doing well and having the most pleasant weekend 😘 !!
Thank you for the response. Some of my best memories aren't even backed up by pictures, just having the experience is imprinted in my brain.
Negotiations. :) A learned skill.
I am well and it is a wonderful weekend.
Happy Easter to you and yours!
This is really important, now more than ever in the digital age blabla..!
Many thanks, it was nice and peaceful here and I hope for you too 😊
Ah le Maroc, encore un beau pays avec des gens sympathiques (à part Marrakech qui a été pourrie par le tourisme) et une cuisine au top!
Je connais bien le pays, je suis d'une famille pieds noirs et ils y retournent à la moindre occasion ^^
Tu as du bien te régaler!
Oui, j'ai vraiment eu de très beaux contacts avec les gens là-bas, sauf à Marrakech en effet !
Le hasard fait bien les choses ^^ tu dois bien connaître du coup... Tu y retourne souvent ?
Absolument, vraiment un pays où je retournerai sans hésitation :)
Bon weekend à toi et à l'équipe 😉 ✌️
Please drop your link on my #MarketFriday post here Thank you so much!
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Wow, you've been too fast @dswigle ^^ I wanted to drop it later, but you're already here 😂
As I wanted to answer you blooming cherry tree comment ;-)
Whenever it's convieniant. Sorry. I am never this quick! :)
Haha, no problem: me neither haha ! That seems exceptional for both of us ^^
How are you doing since you came back ?
See what I mean! Late! It is an exceptional day for us yes. Let's not make a habit of this.
I am good, but, I do miss traveling. :) But, being home and watching Spring unfold, that right there is just magic!
How about you? And your house?
😂😂😂
By travelling that much, I can imagine you miss it quickly :)
I'm doing pretty fine, even if a bit ill since few days, but this is totally alright 😉
About the house, it's working good too... We sign the first part, and now, we've two months to wait before the real sale ! We're really impatient as you can imagine hehe !
Enjoy your weekend dear @dswigle 😘
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