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Friends,
My family and I just returned from a 10-day trip to Morocco, and I thought I'd send a report. To start, we had a great time. The country is beautiful and picturesque, and the people are friendly. We had a driver and guide, which definitely made the trip less stressful, but are not necessary, esp. if you speak French.
Photography-wise, I had no problems. I brought my Sony a7rv, Sigma 14-24 f2.8, Sony 24-70 f2.8, and a tripod. I had been warned that authorities did not appreciate "professional" photographers working w/o a permit (I'm an amateur), and even though I carried pro gear, nobody besides my guide commented on my gear. I saw many DSLRs, but I don't think I saw any people carrying pro-type gear. I was able to photograph to my heart's content, although I avoided photographing people, except at a distance. For that purpose, I wish I had brought my Sony 70-200.
That said, as a monarchy, Morocco is, essentially, a benign police state. Police were ubiquitous, and they conduct random stops. I avoided photographing police, government buildings, or anything associated with public order. There was plenty to occupy me anyway.
Morocco is in the midst of a terrible drought, but it's not a desert, as depicted in the movies. It is mountainous, lush in places, and highly photogenic. The Roman ruins at Volubilis were a particular delight. Dust wasn't a problem, and the (winter) weather was delightful. The country has a rich history, and learning about the historical interplay between Jews, Muslims, and Christians, was fascinating. I recommend the country as a photographic, or just a tourist, destination.
Attached, in no particular order, are a few (OK, more than a few) pix, which I hope give a sense of what we experienced and enjoyed.
Steve
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Tannery in Fes
ILCE-7RM5 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019 lens 18mm f/7.1 1/200s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
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Balloons over Marrakesh
ILCE-7RM5 FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens 70mm f/5.0 1/250s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
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Camels at Sunset
iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 15 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78 lens 7mm f/1.8 1/2300s 80 ISO 0.0 EV
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Marrakesh at Dawn
iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 15 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78 lens 7mm f/1.8 1/1500s 80 ISO 0.0 EV
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Balloons at Dawn
ILCE-7RM5 FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens 57mm f/11.0 1/4000s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
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Atlas Mountains Foothills
iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 15 Pro Max back triple camera 6.86mm f/1.78 lens 7mm f/1.8 1/4300s 80 ISO 0.0 EV
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Fishmonger in Essaouria
ILCE-7RM5 FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens 70mm f/8.0 1/640s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
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Boats in Essaouria
ILCE-7RM5 FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens 33mm f/7.1 1/250s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
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Visubilis
ILCE-7RM5 FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens 68mm f/7.1 1/500s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
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Jewish Cemetery in Marrakesh
ILCE-7RM5 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019 lens 18mm f/8.0 1/400s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
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Fes
ILCE-7RM5 FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens 70mm f/8.0 1/640s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
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Modernity and Traditionalism
ILCE-7RM5 FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II lens 70mm f/8.0 1/500s 100 ISO 0.0 EV
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