An eight hour flight will get you from Abu Dhabi to Casablanca, another 30 minutes in a connecting flight will get you to Marrakech, and will immerse you in a love that only a fortunate few will experience in their lifetimes. I didn’t know much about Morocco, I still don’t, but that didn’t stop me …
The Old Berber Man, originally uploaded by malyousif. There are a lot of colourful (and pushy!) characters in the main square of Marrakesh, this is supposed to be the largest open air market in Africa, and there are loads of opportunities to take photographs, but better start with your pocket full of coins as everyone …
My first Chico Fruit!, originally uploaded by malyousif. I’m rather chuffed this morning as I discovered that my chico tree has produced a single fruit! Chico (or Sapodilla – Manilkara zapota) is one of my favourite fruits, I couldn’t get enough of them. If you’ve never had them, go buy some if at all available …
And you’re invited to join. It’s free. It’s fun. And it’s free! (did I already say that?) I like taking panoramic photographs. I’m not good at it because I didn’t apply myself yet (I don’t carry a tripod normally!) but just looking at the 5 I’ve already done, I think a group effort would promote …
Seef mall extension panorama, originally uploaded by malyousif. They’ve just opened the new extension at the Seef Mall in Manama. This extension cost around $40 million! I went for a quick visit this morning and I was impressed with the newly created spaces. There are hardly any shops open at the new extension other than …