#moroccophotography

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Morocco is one of the world's most photogenic destinations — a country where ancient medinas, sweeping desert landscapes, blue-painted alleyways, and vibrant souks create an endless canvas for photographers. Whether you're a professional or simply want stunning travel memories, this guide will help you make the most of your camera in Morocco.

BEST TIME OF DAY FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

The golden hours — sunrise and the hour before sunset — offer the most beautiful light in Morocco. In the Sahara Desert, morning light turns the dunes from deep orange to soft gold. In Marrakech and Fes, early morning light filters through narrow medina alleyways in spectacular shafts. The blue hour after sunset is perfect for illuminated minarets and city skylines.

TOP PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS

Chefchaouen — The Blue Pearl: Morocco's most photographed city. The blue-washed medina alleyways, stairways draped with flower pots, and doorways painted in a hundred shades of blue create extraordinary compositions. Visit early morning before day-trippers arrive.

Jemaa el-Fna, Marrakech: One of the world's great spectacles. By evening, hundreds of food stalls light up with cooking fires and lanterns. Shoot from rooftop cafes for aerial views or at street level for energy shots.

Fes Tanneries: Best photographed from balconies of surrounding leather shops. The colourful vats of dye — saffron yellow, poppy red, indigo blue — are most vibrant in morning light. Go before 10am.

Sahara Desert at Erg Chebbi: Wake before dawn to catch dunes at first light. The starry sky far from any light pollution makes Morocco's Sahara one of Africa's best night photography locations.

Ait Benhaddou: This UNESCO World Heritage ksar is one of Morocco's most dramatic architectural subjects. Golden hour light turns the ochre walls to deep amber.

Essaouira: The windswept Atlantic coast city has a distinctly cinematic quality. Blue-painted fishing boats, crashing Atlantic waves, and seagull-filled skies create beautiful seascape photography.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS FOR MOROCCO

Always ask permission before photographing people closely — "mumkin suwira?" (May I take a photo?). Use wide-angle lenses for narrow medina alleyways, a 50mm prime for street portraits, and telephoto for candid moments. Protect your gear from fine desert sand. Shoot in RAW format to recover highlights and shadow detail.

BOOK A PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR WITH SERENITY

Serenity Morocco Tours offers private photography-focused tours that take you to Morocco's most photogenic locations at the best times of day. Our guides know exactly where to stand for the best light at Ait Benhaddou, which rooftop gives the best view over the Fes medina, and how to reach the Sahara dunes away from the crowds.

Serenity Morocco Tours is an ONMT-licensed private tour operator based in Casablanca, Morocco. Private tours for groups of up to 11 people.

Website: www.serenitymoroccotours.com

WhatsApp: +212 701 664 704

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imagine: every wall a different shade of blue. cobalt. powder. periwinkle. midnight.

a cat sleeping on a blue step. a single orange tree growing out of a blue courtyard.

chefchaouen doesn't look real. it looks like a set designer dreamed it up and forgot to stop.