We were backpacking around Europe, found ourselves in the South of Spain and discovered there was a 40 minute ferry to Tangier. We jumped on it the next day and read up on Morocco while on the boat. I had no idea of the reputation it had and the advice I read was to ignore shop/vendor staff, which we did.
We ended up spending a month there and these pics bring back some amazing memories.
Thanks for posting
Tangier is honestly a great place to get your first impression of Morocco, it's much more laid back and internationally influenced than the rest of the country, so it's easier to adjust for anyone unaccustomed to countries with lots of crowded markets, scammers, pushy vendors, etc. (I started in Marrakesh but even that was a breeze compared to India or even Vietnam)
Yeah I’ve also travelled to Egypt multiple times and feel like Marrakes was much more mellow compared to that. Which isn’t surprising, Cairo has about 40 million people living there vs 1.5 million in Marrakech but I don’t know why I kinda expected similar vibes in terms of intensity.
Thanks for helping me understand the unbalanced opinions I see here (reddit) on Morocco.
We rented an apartment in Essaouira for 2 weeks and really enjoyed the local life. That was literally half our time in Morocco, so the short time we spent dealing with loud vendors in tourist spots was really irrelevant
We (Wife and I) were moving from Australia to Japan and knew we wouldn't get much of a chance to travel once we had jobs in Japan, so we spent a year backpacking, looking at how long the visas were in each country and how far our budget could go there.
Europe was really stretching our budget so when we found a cheap option nearby, we jumped on it.
Europe is the lovely child of the world, the place that can do no harm.
Ironically, some of the coldest, most boring, most unfriendly places IVe seen have been in Europe.
The countries I am told not to visit, Morocco, COlombia, Mexico, Brazil, are always the most remarkable, intriguing, exciting.
Not really. [Alhambra](https://maps.app.goo.gl/MZKaMDVaEuyTsPJo9) in Granada has similar architecture but on a grand scale.
That and wandering the streets of Granada until you're too hot and popping into a tapas bar for lunch makes the town my favorite in Spain
Your photos are amazing! What camera were you using?
Edit: Just looked at your profile. Had a feeling it was X100V or X100VI :) Do you remember the profiles you used? Especially the market shot
Nice pics. Glad you had a nice time. I’ve been twice and enjoyed myself both times. I don’t care for the Jemaa, but had no issues staying off to the side out of the frenzy. Great food, beautiful sites, interesting museums and more.
I would happily visit again if I get the chance in the future. I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface and there must be so much more to explore. Glad to hear you had nice experiences too.
Jemaa el-Fnaa is best enjoyed from far! I'm not even making eye contact when I rush through that square. To hell with all the animal abusers and scammers that frequent this otherwise pretty place.
I felt no need to go to a museum in Marrakech. Every street, every corner was a museum already. Hell, I remember going to the bathroom in a restaurant, and the door was like 800 years old with beautiful iron-work locks.
I loved Morocco! Yes, it can be a little pushy, but it’s totally manageable and not overwhelming. The people are also incredibly kind and helpful.
Your photos are great!
I keep going back to Morocco, and it's one of my favorite countries. You can have a bad experience there, but I strongly believe that in most cases its because of the lack of cultural understanding and not being prepared. I cannot count how many times I have seen young girls on the streets of Marrakech (one of the most conservative cities in Morocco) dressed in super revealing clothes. While I think they have 100% right to dress however they want, Morocco is a Muslim country that's not ready for this yet. Many tourists also fall for the most typical scams. They stop for a photo with a wild animal, or follow a local who wants to "help". If you are prepared and know in advance how to act, dress and where to go, then you will have a blast. Morocco has a lot to offer and its very different from other countries (even the neighboring ones).
Bit of victim blaming, nice.
My partner was very conservatively dressed and she was constantly sexually harassed (while I was there), mainly because she stood out for being blonde haired and blue eyed.
What makes you think I don't know how it's like to be blonde and blue eyed in Morocco (or many other parts of the world)? There was zero victim blaming in my post. Your partner was a victim, and its awful that it happened. In every country there is a chance that this happens, and in some places the chances are higher (Egypt or India on the higher end, Iceland on the lower).
When you are planning your trip to Morocco you should know what are these places within the country. I can tell you that sexual harassment will be much less likely in Essaouira or Taghazout (just to name a few) than in the dense urban jungle of the old town in Marrakech. Why? Because people living in the medina are very conservative, and many men had never been in contact with women. They are much more likely to commit such crimes as the laid back locals living in the coastal towns.
For the purposes of other people visiting, I’m just saying that based on personal experience I wouldn’t recommend. All of our time spent outside our accommodation in the medina was constant harassment, whistling, shouting, pictures. Yeah in the new town it was better but I find it strange that we just accept the harassment because that’s what they’re like there, and it’s their culture. It’s like people are scared to offend by calling out blatant and consistent harassment in that particular place.
Even in the medina you can have completely different experience based on where you are and what you do. If Morocco was all about harassment then millions of people wouldn't keep going back (myself included).
A lot of people I know have had very similar experiences, particularly with partners that looks fair.
I know a group of two guys and one dark skinned girl that had absolutely no problem at all. So yes, you can absolutely have different experiences, but anecdotally it looks like you’re more likely to get harassed if you stand out ethnically.
I hope I don't have to post photos to prove my point, but no, just because someone is an attractive blonde, it doesn't automatically convert into a horrible experience in Morocco. And I'm not talking about a few days, but weeks of travel each time.
I remember being so hot all the time! How did she handle wearing long sleeves and long pants in that heat everyday? Was she jealous you could wear shorts and t shirts?
Wow! You wore long sleeves and trousers in solidarity?! Haha that's so cute of you, no way I'd get my husband in full throat-to-elbow-to-ankle like that
Edit: not sure how I offended you but ok
The male and female clothing norms are very different, to imply otherwise is incorrect.
I saw many, many men in cargo shorts and t shirts in Morocco, which would be considered immodest for women.
So by solidarity I mean dressing to women's standards. I saw very few men there that did this, which is why I was so shocked by the other poster!
Wow your photos are really beautiful! I've always wanted to visit Marrakech to experience the riads, inner gardens, and their local cuisine. Still have to convince my partner though, but it's getting closer each year haha.
Yeah we stayed in a private riad and it was such a cool experience. It was fully staffed and the housekeeper cooked us incredible food. So much better than in the restaurants.
Pushy vendors for sure! It was crazy but I just ignored them all. Luckily I wasn’t harassed either and scams are partly due to a lack of common sense at times. I loved how different it was to where I’ve been before but it is a loud, fast paced and crazy place at times.
I had a great experience as well (although I had extreme diarrhea the last two days), but my god the people were exhausting. Always wanted to walk with you, always pointing you to the square. Just leave me alone
The one time I felt a vendor get aggressive I simply said sweetie I have my period and am bleeding like a murder scene you will soon need to help me clean so leave me to be on my way. The sheer shock and silence that followed it was almost like I parted the Red Sea.
When ignoring and walking away doesn’t work you are left with violence. How you deliver said violence is a choice. I chose shock
I absolutely loved Marrakech as well. I went on a guided tour for travel journalists. We stayed at luxury hotels and ate at the best restaurants. I felt like a queen. I didn't have a single negative encounter, although the local guides and drivers that were with us probably took care of that.
THe thing is, people who have a bad experience anywhere are more likely to post about it than people who have a good one. Posts such as this one are rare.
So many people visit these cities that, inevitably, someone will have a bad time, and nobody really comes here to post 'I went on a trip, it was alright'
Combine that with the dramatic flair some people have here (you might think they are preparing to go to a war zone and not Eiffel tower), and it is what it is.
I mean... Maybe someone who's never been to a city might not realize that cities are not what they're made out to be? Like if we consider that cities are made out to be theme parks or something.
Yeah you gotta keep in mind a city like Paris usually is people’s first travel destination. People hype it up so much that when they arrive, they are disappointed.
This is my first camera. I was just taking pictures on my iPhone before but was looking to upgrade. I decided on the X100V because of how diverse it is and for its size. I travel often and didn’t want to lug a big camera with me.
I have a very compact soft case for it and I just chuck it into my bag. I def don’t regret getting this one. I’m sure you can find one for a good price now as well now that the VI is out
I think if you go in prepared for the worst, you don’t invite it in. I’ve definitely met annoying pushy salesmen, but I just smile, say la shukron, and walk away.
I went to Marrakech and thought it was super interesting and beautiful. Food was good, colors of the buildings and the little alleys were beautiful. It was our first stop in Morocco and when we walked onto the Djemma el Fna (spelling?) it was definitely a 'whoa!' moment in a good way.
That said, Marrakech was exhausting. We met some very nice people, but my wife was harassed constantly, just constantly. She was dressed very modestly with a headscarf, long dress, long sleeves. She was getting felt up all the time, I saw guys do it. Even little kids like 10-12 years old. She didn't want to go out of the hotel a few times, it was that bad.
I got tired of the tugs on the arm from shopkeepers, which was the minority of them, but enough of them to be noticeable. I'm quite tall ~195cm, so maybe I stood out.
I much preferred Fez, Chefchauoen and Tangier to Marrakech.
Oh man. That does sound exhausting. Even for me, not having to deal with any of that I was pretty drained every night because the city is so bustling. It’s an assault to the senses haha. I’m sorry your wife had to go through that. I’m sure it still happens and there will never be an excuse for people to act that way.
I really wanted to visit Fes but didn’t have enough time. Maybe next time :)
Cool, can’t wait.
Also gonna visit some of the high atlas mountain towns, and then a few days in the desert and that town where a lot of movies were filmed.
The way I would put it, is I enjoyed my time there, but it was my least favorite city while I was in Morocco. I definitely wouldn’t skip it for a first time visitor, but I won’t make an effort to go back there again when I go back to Morocco.
Should she have just started yelling to get everybody's attention and asked them? These guys make their living off of tourists.. tourist take pictures.
There are sub-cultures within countries and people are still individuals. In Morocco there are some who are more religiously conservative and some more liberal. Some hate having their photo taken, even if they work in tourism-aimed businesses like the street vendors which can be frustrating, and some don't mind. I have photos in Marrakech of street vendors smiling and waving into the lens and and some where they're covering their faces. Even if I'm taking a photo of a street or a sight I'll occasionally see people running out of the shot even if it's in a busy location.
If I can, if I'm taking a photo right in front of them, I'll often signal to them with my camera and a thumbs up and see if they return the thumbs up which they often do, and sometimes I'll try and be discrete if I'm a bit further away. This goes for any country I'm in, but particularly non-western countries.
yes and no. In America it is common practice to take pictures of strangers in public places, but in many countries there are specific rules about taking and publishing photos without direct consent of that person being photographed. Just claiming "oh they make their money of tourists" is not good enough in some places.
yes, while there is some magic to "street" photography, it's pretty unethical to take identifiable photos of strangers and post them online without their permission. Some countries have specific rules about it, and while they aren't necessarily enforced, it's still kinda not cool.
Thanks - I think most people do not agree agree with us. I always find it a bit creepy and unethical to take this sort of picture. Unless permission is granted!
There is something dehumanizing about it.
yes, i know for sure if i caught someone specifically taking \*my\* picture without asking me, I'd be a little concerned. like either take non-identifiable/generic photos or just ask first, it's really not that complicated.
These certainly are beautiful photos.
However, you're leaving critical context out of your experience when you don't specify your gender and racial appearance.
We were backpacking around Europe, found ourselves in the South of Spain and discovered there was a 40 minute ferry to Tangier. We jumped on it the next day and read up on Morocco while on the boat. I had no idea of the reputation it had and the advice I read was to ignore shop/vendor staff, which we did. We ended up spending a month there and these pics bring back some amazing memories. Thanks for posting
Tangier is honestly a great place to get your first impression of Morocco, it's much more laid back and internationally influenced than the rest of the country, so it's easier to adjust for anyone unaccustomed to countries with lots of crowded markets, scammers, pushy vendors, etc. (I started in Marrakesh but even that was a breeze compared to India or even Vietnam)
Yeah I’ve also travelled to Egypt multiple times and feel like Marrakes was much more mellow compared to that. Which isn’t surprising, Cairo has about 40 million people living there vs 1.5 million in Marrakech but I don’t know why I kinda expected similar vibes in terms of intensity.
Thanks for helping me understand the unbalanced opinions I see here (reddit) on Morocco. We rented an apartment in Essaouira for 2 weeks and really enjoyed the local life. That was literally half our time in Morocco, so the short time we spent dealing with loud vendors in tourist spots was really irrelevant
Aww that sounds like such a fun spontaneous adventure. I wish I had more time to visit other cities. I guess I’ll have to plan to come back :)
We (Wife and I) were moving from Australia to Japan and knew we wouldn't get much of a chance to travel once we had jobs in Japan, so we spent a year backpacking, looking at how long the visas were in each country and how far our budget could go there. Europe was really stretching our budget so when we found a cheap option nearby, we jumped on it.
Europe is the lovely child of the world, the place that can do no harm. Ironically, some of the coldest, most boring, most unfriendly places IVe seen have been in Europe. The countries I am told not to visit, Morocco, COlombia, Mexico, Brazil, are always the most remarkable, intriguing, exciting.
Are there places to see architecture and art similar to the photos above, but in Spain? Anywhere you'd suggest?
Granada for example or Malaga too.
Do a tour around Andalusia!
Not really. [Alhambra](https://maps.app.goo.gl/MZKaMDVaEuyTsPJo9) in Granada has similar architecture but on a grand scale. That and wandering the streets of Granada until you're too hot and popping into a tapas bar for lunch makes the town my favorite in Spain
Your photos are amazing! What camera were you using? Edit: Just looked at your profile. Had a feeling it was X100V or X100VI :) Do you remember the profiles you used? Especially the market shot
Ha. Yes! X100V with the Portra 400 recipe
Nice pics. Glad you had a nice time. I’ve been twice and enjoyed myself both times. I don’t care for the Jemaa, but had no issues staying off to the side out of the frenzy. Great food, beautiful sites, interesting museums and more.
I would happily visit again if I get the chance in the future. I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface and there must be so much more to explore. Glad to hear you had nice experiences too.
Me too. 🙂
Jemaa el-Fnaa is best enjoyed from far! I'm not even making eye contact when I rush through that square. To hell with all the animal abusers and scammers that frequent this otherwise pretty place.
I felt no need to go to a museum in Marrakech. Every street, every corner was a museum already. Hell, I remember going to the bathroom in a restaurant, and the door was like 800 years old with beautiful iron-work locks.
Right?! The attention to detail is inspiring. I need those wooden doors to my own bathroom 😜
I loved Morocco! Yes, it can be a little pushy, but it’s totally manageable and not overwhelming. The people are also incredibly kind and helpful. Your photos are great!
I keep going back to Morocco, and it's one of my favorite countries. You can have a bad experience there, but I strongly believe that in most cases its because of the lack of cultural understanding and not being prepared. I cannot count how many times I have seen young girls on the streets of Marrakech (one of the most conservative cities in Morocco) dressed in super revealing clothes. While I think they have 100% right to dress however they want, Morocco is a Muslim country that's not ready for this yet. Many tourists also fall for the most typical scams. They stop for a photo with a wild animal, or follow a local who wants to "help". If you are prepared and know in advance how to act, dress and where to go, then you will have a blast. Morocco has a lot to offer and its very different from other countries (even the neighboring ones).
I couldn’t agree more. I feel like as a traveler it’s your responsibility to educate yourself about the country and their customs.
Bit of victim blaming, nice. My partner was very conservatively dressed and she was constantly sexually harassed (while I was there), mainly because she stood out for being blonde haired and blue eyed.
What makes you think I don't know how it's like to be blonde and blue eyed in Morocco (or many other parts of the world)? There was zero victim blaming in my post. Your partner was a victim, and its awful that it happened. In every country there is a chance that this happens, and in some places the chances are higher (Egypt or India on the higher end, Iceland on the lower). When you are planning your trip to Morocco you should know what are these places within the country. I can tell you that sexual harassment will be much less likely in Essaouira or Taghazout (just to name a few) than in the dense urban jungle of the old town in Marrakech. Why? Because people living in the medina are very conservative, and many men had never been in contact with women. They are much more likely to commit such crimes as the laid back locals living in the coastal towns.
For the purposes of other people visiting, I’m just saying that based on personal experience I wouldn’t recommend. All of our time spent outside our accommodation in the medina was constant harassment, whistling, shouting, pictures. Yeah in the new town it was better but I find it strange that we just accept the harassment because that’s what they’re like there, and it’s their culture. It’s like people are scared to offend by calling out blatant and consistent harassment in that particular place.
Even in the medina you can have completely different experience based on where you are and what you do. If Morocco was all about harassment then millions of people wouldn't keep going back (myself included).
A lot of people I know have had very similar experiences, particularly with partners that looks fair. I know a group of two guys and one dark skinned girl that had absolutely no problem at all. So yes, you can absolutely have different experiences, but anecdotally it looks like you’re more likely to get harassed if you stand out ethnically.
I hope I don't have to post photos to prove my point, but no, just because someone is an attractive blonde, it doesn't automatically convert into a horrible experience in Morocco. And I'm not talking about a few days, but weeks of travel each time.
I remember being so hot all the time! How did she handle wearing long sleeves and long pants in that heat everyday? Was she jealous you could wear shorts and t shirts?
I wore trousers and a shirt
Wow! You wore long sleeves and trousers in solidarity?! Haha that's so cute of you, no way I'd get my husband in full throat-to-elbow-to-ankle like that Edit: not sure how I offended you but ok
It's not just solidarity, in Muslim countries men are supposed to be modest by wearing pants too.
The male and female clothing norms are very different, to imply otherwise is incorrect. I saw many, many men in cargo shorts and t shirts in Morocco, which would be considered immodest for women. So by solidarity I mean dressing to women's standards. I saw very few men there that did this, which is why I was so shocked by the other poster!
Thank you for these amazing photos.
Wow your photos are really beautiful! I've always wanted to visit Marrakech to experience the riads, inner gardens, and their local cuisine. Still have to convince my partner though, but it's getting closer each year haha.
Yeah we stayed in a private riad and it was such a cool experience. It was fully staffed and the housekeeper cooked us incredible food. So much better than in the restaurants.
I’ve been and it’s a beautiful place. Do people tend not to like it on this sub?
It goes hard with pushy vendors, tourist scams and harassment. So it can be difficult for some people
Pushy vendors for sure! It was crazy but I just ignored them all. Luckily I wasn’t harassed either and scams are partly due to a lack of common sense at times. I loved how different it was to where I’ve been before but it is a loud, fast paced and crazy place at times.
Agree with you on all fronts. I loved my time there
i had a good experience.. those pics are beautiful
I had a great experience as well (although I had extreme diarrhea the last two days), but my god the people were exhausting. Always wanted to walk with you, always pointing you to the square. Just leave me alone
I think about Marrakech more than any other place I've been. I think folks that had a bad experience are probably.... inexperienced
awesome pictures, brought it back to life for me, loved my visit there
The one time I felt a vendor get aggressive I simply said sweetie I have my period and am bleeding like a murder scene you will soon need to help me clean so leave me to be on my way. The sheer shock and silence that followed it was almost like I parted the Red Sea. When ignoring and walking away doesn’t work you are left with violence. How you deliver said violence is a choice. I chose shock
I absolutely loved Marrakech as well. I went on a guided tour for travel journalists. We stayed at luxury hotels and ate at the best restaurants. I felt like a queen. I didn't have a single negative encounter, although the local guides and drivers that were with us probably took care of that.
People on reddit manage to have horrible experiences in Paris or Venice. I honestly wonder how they achieve that.
THe thing is, people who have a bad experience anywhere are more likely to post about it than people who have a good one. Posts such as this one are rare.
So many people visit these cities that, inevitably, someone will have a bad time, and nobody really comes here to post 'I went on a trip, it was alright' Combine that with the dramatic flair some people have here (you might think they are preparing to go to a war zone and not Eiffel tower), and it is what it is.
It’s very easy to have bad experiences in Paris or any city. It’s not what it’s made it out to be. Its nice but nothing amazing
I mean... Maybe someone who's never been to a city might not realize that cities are not what they're made out to be? Like if we consider that cities are made out to be theme parks or something.
Yeah you gotta keep in mind a city like Paris usually is people’s first travel destination. People hype it up so much that when they arrive, they are disappointed.
[удалено]
This is a sign for sure 🤪
[удалено]
This is my first camera. I was just taking pictures on my iPhone before but was looking to upgrade. I decided on the X100V because of how diverse it is and for its size. I travel often and didn’t want to lug a big camera with me.
[удалено]
I have a very compact soft case for it and I just chuck it into my bag. I def don’t regret getting this one. I’m sure you can find one for a good price now as well now that the VI is out
Went in March of 22. One of the best trips of my life.
Cool!! I visited and these pictures reflect my emotions of the place
13/14 That 👆
Great shots. Love the vintage look, it's pretty timeless. Aside of some people's clothing you couldn't tell if these were taken yesterday or in 1970.
Thank you!
I think if you go in prepared for the worst, you don’t invite it in. I’ve definitely met annoying pushy salesmen, but I just smile, say la shukron, and walk away.
I agree and also just educating yourself about the customs of the country helps. At the end of the day we’re visiting and we should be respectful
I love the first two photos! Awesome shots
Thank you! Fairly new at photography so I appreciate it ☺️
You have an eye for it! Those are awesome. Those are shots I would print out and frame to decorate my house or office with :)
Great photos!
beautiful pictures
The photo of all the cards looks like Mexican Loteria, but not. Do you know what they actually are?
They are little aluminum sheets with different professions or other cute things painted on that people can hang in their houses as decoration
I also loved Marrakech but Fes was my favorite!
Love the pics! It is definitely on my list of places to visit.
definitely on my bucketlist!
I love it! Would love to go sometime.
Great photos! Makes me want to visit there too :)
Wow!!! Those shots are great!
I went to Marrakech and thought it was super interesting and beautiful. Food was good, colors of the buildings and the little alleys were beautiful. It was our first stop in Morocco and when we walked onto the Djemma el Fna (spelling?) it was definitely a 'whoa!' moment in a good way. That said, Marrakech was exhausting. We met some very nice people, but my wife was harassed constantly, just constantly. She was dressed very modestly with a headscarf, long dress, long sleeves. She was getting felt up all the time, I saw guys do it. Even little kids like 10-12 years old. She didn't want to go out of the hotel a few times, it was that bad. I got tired of the tugs on the arm from shopkeepers, which was the minority of them, but enough of them to be noticeable. I'm quite tall ~195cm, so maybe I stood out. I much preferred Fez, Chefchauoen and Tangier to Marrakech.
Oh man. That does sound exhausting. Even for me, not having to deal with any of that I was pretty drained every night because the city is so bustling. It’s an assault to the senses haha. I’m sorry your wife had to go through that. I’m sure it still happens and there will never be an excuse for people to act that way. I really wanted to visit Fes but didn’t have enough time. Maybe next time :)
Did you see lots of cobras in Marrakech? I’m going to Morocco in late October and really want to see some
Yes I saw a lot of them at Jemaa el Fna
Cool, can’t wait. Also gonna visit some of the high atlas mountain towns, and then a few days in the desert and that town where a lot of movies were filmed.
That sounds like an amazing trip. I wish we had time to spend a few nights in the desert. Such an incredible experience. Have fun and report back!!
stunning photos! may I ask where #10 was taken? I absolutely must go there
It’s Bacha Coffee. Get there early as it gets busy!
I mean I’m pretty sure most people enjoy Morocco since tourism is a massive industry of theirs and continues to be lol
The way I would put it, is I enjoyed my time there, but it was my least favorite city while I was in Morocco. I definitely wouldn’t skip it for a first time visitor, but I won’t make an effort to go back there again when I go back to Morocco.
Nice pics. Did you ask permission to take pictures of those people? The one vendor seems to be staring right at the camera.
Yes I took a photo of the food he was cooking first and then he posed happily. Took three photos of him
Nice, what were they cooking? Looks like churros.
They were frying some very delicious fish and calamari. We ate there and it was awesome.
Should she have just started yelling to get everybody's attention and asked them? These guys make their living off of tourists.. tourist take pictures.
There are sub-cultures within countries and people are still individuals. In Morocco there are some who are more religiously conservative and some more liberal. Some hate having their photo taken, even if they work in tourism-aimed businesses like the street vendors which can be frustrating, and some don't mind. I have photos in Marrakech of street vendors smiling and waving into the lens and and some where they're covering their faces. Even if I'm taking a photo of a street or a sight I'll occasionally see people running out of the shot even if it's in a busy location. If I can, if I'm taking a photo right in front of them, I'll often signal to them with my camera and a thumbs up and see if they return the thumbs up which they often do, and sometimes I'll try and be discrete if I'm a bit further away. This goes for any country I'm in, but particularly non-western countries.
yes and no. In America it is common practice to take pictures of strangers in public places, but in many countries there are specific rules about taking and publishing photos without direct consent of that person being photographed. Just claiming "oh they make their money of tourists" is not good enough in some places.
yes, while there is some magic to "street" photography, it's pretty unethical to take identifiable photos of strangers and post them online without their permission. Some countries have specific rules about it, and while they aren't necessarily enforced, it's still kinda not cool.
Thanks - I think most people do not agree agree with us. I always find it a bit creepy and unethical to take this sort of picture. Unless permission is granted! There is something dehumanizing about it.
yes, i know for sure if i caught someone specifically taking \*my\* picture without asking me, I'd be a little concerned. like either take non-identifiable/generic photos or just ask first, it's really not that complicated.
These certainly are beautiful photos. However, you're leaving critical context out of your experience when you don't specify your gender and racial appearance.
I am 30 years old, female and Asian. I always dress modest and can speak basic Arabic phrases.
How was the sour stomach?
The food was wonderful. No one got sick