Remembering the bombed Café Argana, a photo from Marrakech, South

Photographer's Note

I was very upset to hear this week of the bombing in Marrakesh at the Café Argana. In 2009 we enjoyed 2 evenings eating great Moroccan food on the balcony of Café Argana in Marrakesh watching the activity in the main square (Djeema El-Fna). After dark it is a fascinating place for watching all the activity of the food stalls and entertainment in the square. It is popular with both locals and tourists.
My heart goes out to all those affected by the bombing.
This photo shows the view from the Café Argana on a very peaceful night.

jlbrthnn, jlbrthnn, Charo, delpeoples, COSTANTINO has marked this note useful

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lousat (129839) 2011-04-30 4:13

Hi Ian,i been me too there in 2009,and i remember the beautiful atmosphere.I'm whit you and whit those affected by this terrible moment.I lived the same situation in Sharm el Sheik 2005 and i knoe how is bad to be there.Thanks for this tribute to the victims and have a nice weekend,Luciano

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kevinos (7517) 2011-04-30 4:43

I too have lovely memories of Marrakesh and Djeema El-Fna square, Ian. This is a lovely exposure, full of atmosphere and in difficult light. I share your feeling for the victims.

jlbrthnn (76041) 2011-04-30 7:16

Hello Ian,
The obscurantism and the stupidity have still killed. When the Humanity will abandon all its religious, political, economic certainties? Beautiful and interesting night-photo, realized with a good quality. Bravo.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

Jeppo (17645) 2011-04-30 8:18

ciao ian,

it's a drama what happened in Marrakech. I also experienced the great jmaa el fnaa atmosphere...in particular by night

thanks for this peaceful memory

tfs
silvio

Charo (51290) 2011-04-30 9:51

Hello Ian,
A very unique perspective of this attractive market with a variety of products.
Wonderful night capture excellent light and colors.
Best regards,
Charo

delpeoples (60326) 2011-05-01 7:34

Hi Ian

This is a beautiful nocturnal image, the blue tones and the textures of the food are marvellous. As I said to Bulent regarding his Note and photo, it is also your Note that is the more important here. Such a tragedy which (like the poor Balinese people after the bombings) will affect their tourism and the livelihoods of the poor people who realy on tourism. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a good evening. I'll call you tomorrow.

Warm regards
Lisa

bracasha75 (24591) 2011-05-02 0:10

Hello Ian
Well this is totaly difrent part of planet and far away where you live
Excellent shot from this market in Marrakech
TFS
Cheers,Braca

COSTANTINO (104011) 2019-09-23 10:58

Hello dear friend and have a nice time
no comments!!!
your useful notes describe perfecty
what happened!!!
regards
Costantino