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13-APR-2015

Chaos

This might give an idea of the chaotic conditions in parts of Marrakech. It was taken in the Mellah, the old Jewish quarter, which is currently undergoing restoration. The traffic is terrible, and there are motorbikes everywhere (my tour guide kept holding on to me for fear I’d get run over), even in the souks, where unlike the medinas of Fes and Chefchaouen, where donkeys are the only modes of transport, motorbikes rule the narrow passageways.

I have to work quite late this evening, so will try to catch up as I can!

City of roses, posted earlier:

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pkocinski08-Jul-2015 22:26
I would have no patience driving in this area :-(
larose forest photos04-Jul-2015 03:03
Well, I won't be driving there, then! Great shot of the ensuing chaos! V
Pierre03-Jul-2015 10:59
Une très belle illustration des problèmes de congestion de cet endroit! V
Julie Oldfield03-Jul-2015 02:12
The traffic looks crazy. A great capture of the hustle and bustle.
hamery03-Jul-2015 01:13
Beautiful street scene of the daily traffic , a heavy traffic jam there, Helen. V
William Barletta02-Jul-2015 22:51
Like a scene from Indiana Jones ~V~
Sam Rua02-Jul-2015 22:33
Wow. That does look chaotic. Nicely captured, Helen. I find it interesting to see the one motorcyclist wearing a helmet.
Martin Lamoon02-Jul-2015 20:39
Great picture of the busy city street.
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Richard Townsend02-Jul-2015 20:35
A great capture of the turbulent traffic, Helen! V
Bill Miller02-Jul-2015 19:40
Gridlock with people and cars.
joseantonio02-Jul-2015 19:36
I can almost feel myself in the middle of that chaos.V
chris morton02-Jul-2015 19:35
still, quite colurful chaos
Pieter Bos02-Jul-2015 19:03
You captured this chaos very well, Helen! ~V
globalgadabout02-Jul-2015 18:23
pulsating scene...this seems like traffic in Cairo, where trying to cross a street is so fraught with danger..
Jim Coffman02-Jul-2015 18:18
I would rather walk than drive!