Essaouira – Men at Work

Posted on January 26, 2021 | 18 Comments

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18 responses to “Essaouira – Men at Work”

  1. Wilbur's Travels | January 26, 2021 at 7:52 am | Reply

    I love the first picture especially. Tells of a way of life that has probably changed little in centuries. I remember your impromptu boatyard tour story from there! I regret not going there when we visited Morocco but just too much to pack in.

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  2. jfwknifton | January 26, 2021 at 9:26 am | Reply

    They look about a century or more behind us. I can’t biggify any of the pictures, but in the second one is he “The Headless Plasterer ?”

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    • Andrew Petcher | January 26, 2021 at 10:13 am | Reply

      I know a lot of people have spent 20 years or so mocking health and safety regulations but this is what happens without them (an extreme example I agree) The man was lowered from the roof of the building on a flimsy scaffolding board suspended by ropes. In case it gave way he had a rope tied around his waist to stop him falling.

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  4. margaret21 | January 26, 2021 at 10:02 am | Reply

    Great shots. I love these.

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  5. John’s Postcards | January 26, 2021 at 10:17 am | Reply

    Lots of atmosphere and activity!

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  6. SueW | January 26, 2021 at 1:10 pm | Reply

    I agree with John, the atmosphere jumps out at us.

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  8. maristravels | January 26, 2021 at 7:43 pm | Reply

    I especially liked the first photograph. What a mess! The sort of place that’s made for photographers and you took good advantage of it – as you would.

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  9. Curt Mekemson | January 27, 2021 at 12:50 am | Reply

    Pulling that boat up definitely resembles work, Andrew! And I liked the poor, weighted down mule. It’s amazing of how much they can carry. –Curt

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