One week in Morocco on 35mm film
There’s something about shooting film that forces you to slow down – especially when you’re limited to just a few rolls.
I took these photos over a quiet week in Morocco, capturing small, everyday moments. From the chaos of Agadir to the quiet of Essaouira. I didn’t try to capture everything.
On our first day, we joined a local bike tour in Agadir with Pikala, a social enterprise that promotes sustainable transport and empowers young Moroccans through cycling. It was a brilliant way to see the city. We visited the souk where we tasted the most incredible ginger and sugar cane juice. And we were introduced to the ritual of Moroccan mint tea – sweet, fresh, and poured from high like a little performance.
In the evening, we took the cable car up to Kasbah Agadir Oufella. The views were stunning, but I’ll admit: that ride tested my nerves, and I’m not in a rush to repeat it.
Kasbah Agadir Oufella
On the Coast
The next day, we caught a bus north to Essaouira, a breezy coastal town with seagulls everywhere. We spent three relaxed days there – eating fresh seafood, wandering through the medina, and sinking into the deep calm of a traditional hammam. It was a new experience for us. Warm steam, buckets of water, and being scrubbed clean in a way that feels both intense and oddly healing. We also took a camel ride which was quite enjoyable!
Back in Agadir, we made another trip to the souk and also took a collective taxi up the coast to Taghazout, a laid-back surf village with chilled cafés, friendly locals, and long stretches of golden beach. Just a short ride away, but it felt like a different world entirely. Plus, catching a collectivo was a very memorable experience.
24 frames from one week in Morocco, on Praktica Mtl 50 & Olympus XA4. Film stocks : Portra 160, Silbersalz and Fujicolour 200? Grainy, imperfect, and exactly how it felt.
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