1979: Skiing at Albiez-le-Vieux
Having lived in France, Nicky had French friends who lived in Paris and had access to a chalet in the little village of Albiez-le-Vieux. When...
Category: Past Holidays
In 2020 the Covid-19 pandemic has kept me ashore for the season and I decided to add some descriptions of past times for which I have photos – mainly for my own enjoyment! Most holidays were done in conjunction with Work Trips and will be found there. This is all very much “work in progress”!
January 1983: Marrakech
I’m not sure why we decided to go to Marrakech in January 1983. Apart from using a package trip to Crete to get the flight...
Marrakech: the Hotel
I think that I was to blame for choosing the hotel! After deciding to take a package holiday in Marrakech, none of the hotels in...
Photo Gallery: Jemaa el-Fna
Jemaa el-Fna is the famous market square in Marrakech. Apart from stalls selling clothes, spices, and just about everything else, it is a place of...
Photo Gallery: the Souks
The entrance to the Souk is off the Jemaa el Fna. Actually one should say “Souks” since the area is divided according to merchandise type....
Photo Gallery: the Tanneries
In Marrakech in 1982 you got the impression that nothing was wasted in the town. Old cans were fashioned into rain water pipes, old tires...
Photo Gallery: Dyeing and Weaving
Nicky was entranced by the vibrant colours of the dyed materials hanging to dry. Bright colours too at a shop selling carpets and rugs. [Previous:...
Photo Gallery: People in Marrakech
I’m sure Nicky must have taken most of these photos, having a better eye for capturing people’s character. If one goes back to Marrakech nowadays...
Photo Gallery: Other things we saw!
Nicky was interested in the patterns of the tiles. The Islamic ban on representative art was made up for by the marvellous patterns on walls...