The Moroccan city of Fes is best known for its Medina which dates largely from the 13th and 14th centuries. In this maze of more than 2600 streets no cars are allowed. It is the largest urban car-free area in the world. In the Medina you can stroll along the many small stores, old buildings, Koranic schools, mosques and markets. Unfortunately it is often very busy. If you want to photograph the local people, it is very difficult because of the crowds, it is simply too busy. Therefore, it is a good idea to go into the medina on Fridays as well. On this holy day for Muslims, many stores are closed and it is very quiet in the city. This means that you have plenty of time to photograph the people at your leisure. You look for a nice spot and wait for local people to pass by.
I am Antwan Janssen, travel and nature photographer from Uden. During my many travels on this globe I try to capture all the beauty on photo. As you can see on this site my preference goes to landscapes, wildlife but also to the local population, mostly abroad.. Read more…