Galerie Frederic Damgaard (Essaouira)
Andralma puts their travels to music. Here pictures from Galerie Frederic Damgaard, in Essaouira, Morocco are accompanied by Ravin's 'Secret Love'
2008 Maroc Essaouira, Galerie Damgaard, Porte De La Marine
Belle Galerie d' Art à Mogador
Essaouira - Peintre
A la rencontre de Roman Lazarev, peintre marocain.
Malgré son nom d'origine russe, Roman Lazarev appartient au Maroc. Par sa naissance à Marrakech, tout d'abord. Par son œuvre ensuite, tout entière imprégnée par les hommes, les paysages, la culture et l'histoire du Royaume.
#08 Essaouira (Morocco Travel Guide)
Visiting Morocco is a once in a lifetime experience!
Perched on the edge of Morocco’s Atlantic coast, Essaouira looks like a cross between North Africa and the Mediterranean. Surrounded by golden-stone city walls, it mixes bright blues and dazzling whitewash with flowing djellabas and the smell of spices. And this mixture all makes sense when you look at the town’s history – over the years it’s been inhabited by a whole range of different cultural and ethnic groups, from the Arabs and Africans to the Romans and French. The influences from them all have blended together over the years to create this mellow, relaxed coastal town. Add into that 300 days of sunshine a year and constant warm but not baking temperatures, and you’ve pretty much got the perfect short break destination. Although Essaouira hasn’t got much in the way of big ‘must-see’ sights, it’s an easy place to spend a few days.
With summer temperatures which regularly soar well over the 40C mark, it is no surprise that the good citizens of Marrakech are keen for access to a cool breeze – and the place they head for to get that is the historic, coastal town of Essaouira. Located on the Atlantic coast in western Morocca, Essaouira is easily accessible by car, bus or train from Marrakech. With less than a week in the region, we wanted to get a taste of more than just Marrakech so we booked a driver and headed off on a drive that took just over two hours, but offered plenty of distractions.
With just 10 percent of the population of Marrakech, the smaller city is far easier to navigate and explore. It’s distinctly Moroccan, with its walled medina, narrow alleyways, souks and Berber influence; yet it’s also a place with a young, vibrant, artistic vibe.
Small Art galleries and studios are found all over town; one of the best ways to begin a stay in Essaouira is to simply walk through the main squares to get a feel for the creative scene. You will find not only established galleries, but also the work of plenty of street artists, photo-worthy graffiti and murals on the sides of buildings, as well as colourful creations made of pottery and wood displayed along walls and sidewalks.
Visit the Galerie d’Art Frederic Damgaard (Avenue Okba Ibn Nafia; free entrance) for a nice introduction to local artists, along with a decent book selection and pieces for sale. The Association Tilal (2 Rue du Caire) exhibits the work of half a dozen or so local painters with distinctive styles. Espace Othello (9 Rue Mohammed Layachi) began from the overflow of artwork the owner had on exhibit in his nearby restaurant, and has grown into its own gallery with paintings and sculptures by local artists. The name is derived from Orson Welles’s 1952 film, Othello, which he filmed here.
Along with painting, sculpture and other fine art, Essaouira is famed for its handicrafts — particularly woodcarving, cabinetmaking and intricate marquetry inlays. Along the Skala de la Ville is a string of workshops that specialize in these traditional craft arts, where you can not only buy items, but often watch the artisans at work. An important thing to know is that the traditional woodcarving was done with local thuya wood, which is now endangered. Therefore, you will generally find such other types of wood as ebony or walnut in the carvings. But if you do see anything of real thuya, be aware that buying this wood threatens the last remaining trees and encourages illegal logging. Other places to shop for local artisan crafts include Rafia Craft(82 Rue d’Agadir), which showcases shoes woven from doum palm fibres; Boutique Kif Kif (204 Place du Marché aux Grains) with locally made linens, towels, home décor and bags; andGalerie Jama (22 Rue Ibnou Rochd) for high-quality Moroccan rugs from Mustapha el Boussaidi, who has been making tribal carpets since age 11. The multilevelled Jama, which is located in an old house, also has a nice selection of silk, pottery and other objets d’arts.
Like most cultural hotspots, Essaouira also has a musical side, from traditional styles such as the mystical Gnaoua and Sufi, to classically based Alizés and Printemps, to modern jazz, dance and reggae tunes. Caravane Café (2 bis Rue Qadi Ayad) is a trendy spot with a cosmopolitan-cool vibe, which is frequented by musicians.
Essaouira’s most famous music event is the Gnaoua World Music Festival, held every year in May or June and attracting musical artists from all over the world. Dubbed the Moroccan Woodstock, the festival is a melting pot of Gnaoua masters alongside foreign rock, jazz and reggae musicians. It lasts four days and attracts around half-a-million visitors each year. One- and four-day passes are for sale, but many of the performances are also available to attend for free.
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ESSAOUIRA ARTS galerie la kasbah
Galerie la Kasbah à Essaouira Mogador
Espace au sein d'un Riad (datant de la fin du 18ème siècle), dans l'ancienne médina d'Essaouira .
Présentation d'œuvres originales de différents artistes, d'Essaouira et d'autres régions du Maroc,
ainsi que de diverses régions du monde (peinture, sculpture, objets de design, calligraphie..).
Et des objets d'antiquité de divers domaines d'artisanat et de métiers d'art :
(Bijouterie, céramique, tapis, cuir, bois de thuya et incrustation de nacre, pierre taillée, zellij...)
La 2ème édition de l'exposition d'art sous le thème Le Printemps de l'Art à Essaouira
La 2ème édition de l'exposition d'art sous le thème Le Printemps de l'Art qui a été organisée par deux acteurs associatifs Mohamed TAHDAINI, commissaire de l'exposition et l'artiste STITOU et ce en collaboration avec la Délégation Provinciale du Ministère de la Culture à Essaouira et l'Association Essaouira Mogador. Cette exposition qui a connu la participation de 55 artistes marocains et étrangers a eu lieu entre le 05 et le 27 Avril 2014 au Bastion Borj Bab Marrakech et DAR SOUIRI.
Essaouira Travel Guide - Morocco Memorable Moments
Essaouira Travel Guide - Morocco Memorable Moments
Essaouira formerly known as Mogador, is a city in the western Moroccan economic region of Marrakesh-Safi, on the Atlantic coast. Archaeological research shows that Essaouira has been occupied since prehistoric times. The bay at Essaouira is partially sheltered by the island of Mogador, making it a peaceful harbor protected against strong marine winds.
Essaouira has long been considered as one of the best anchorages of the Moroccan coast. The Carthaginian navigator Hanno visited in the 5th century BC and established the trading post of Arambys. Essaouira is protected by a natural bay partially shielded from wave action by the Iles Purpuraires. A broad sandy beach extends from the harbour south of Essaourira, at which point the Oued Ksob discharges to the ocean; south of the discharge lies the archaeological ruin, the Bordj El Berod. The Canary Current is responsible for the generally southward movement of ocean circulation and has led to enhancement of the local fishery. The village of Diabat lies about five kilometres (3.1 miles) south of Essaouira, immediately south of the Oued Ksob.
Essaouira connects to Safi to the north and to Agadir to the south via the N1 road and to Marrakech to the east via the R 207 road. There is a small airport some 7 to 8 km (4 to 5 mi) away from the town, which schedules several flights a week to Paris-Orly, London-Luton and Brussels-South (Charleroi) and daily to Casablanca.
Essaouira's climate is semi-arid bordering a warm summer Mediterranean one with mild temperatures year round. The gap between highs and lows is small and summers are warm while winters are mild. There are only a handful of modern purpose-built hotels within the walls of the old city. Newer international hotels have been built along the sea front – the local planning regulations restrict buildings to 4 storeys high to help preserve the stunning views. There are also many privately owned riads, also known as dars, that may be rented on a daily or weekly basis.
Essaouira presents itself as a city full of culture: several small art galleries are found all over the town. Since 1998, the Gnaoua Festival of World Music is held in Essaouira, normally in the last week of June. It brings together artists from all over the world. Although focussed on gnaoua music, it includes rock, jazz and reggae. Dubbed as the Moroccan Woodstock.
A lot to see in Essaouira such as :
Spiaggia di Essaouira
Sqala du Port d'Essaouira
Mogador Island
Gallery Kasbah
Galerie d'art Damgaard
Ecotourism and Hiking
Plage d'Essaouira
Dar Souiri
Palma Quad
Les Massages Berberes
Place Moulay Hassan
Chaim Pinto Synagogue
Essaouira kitesurfing School
Moulay Hassan Square
Castelo Real
Vivre Essaouira
Skala du Port
Plage Tagharte
Bab Doukkala, Essaouira
Sté Diana Quad sarl (Rental Quad )
Bab Sbaa
Bab El Marsa
Synagogue Slat Lkahal Mogador
Mosque Ben Youssef
Essaouira City Walls
Bab Sba
Place marché aux grains
Khadija's Kuzina
Oued Ksob
Phare de Sidi Magdoul
Medina
Sqala du Port
Sqala de la Kasbah
Port de la Marine
Bab Manjana with clocktower
Tagart beach (with sand dunes)
Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption church (catholic, operational)
Sidi Mogdoul mosque
Sidi Mogdoul lighthouse
Ben Youssef mosque
The medina is home to many small arts and crafts businesses, notably cabinet making and 'thuya' wood-carving (using roots of the Tetraclinis tree), both of which have been practised in Essaouira for centuries. The fishing harbour, suffering from the competition of Agadir and Safi remains rather small, although the catches (sardines, conger eels) are surprisingly abundant due to the coastal upwelling generated by the powerful trade winds and the Canaries Current. Essaouira remains one of the major fishing harbours of Morocco.
Essaouira is also renowned for its kitesurfing and windsurfing, with the powerful trade wind blowing almost constantly onto the protected, almost waveless, bay. Several world-class clubs rent top-notch material on a weekly basis. The township of Sidi Kaouki is located 25 km south of Essaouira and is becoming one of the best locations in Morocco for surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. There are several businesses in Sidi Kaouki which offer gear rental. Essaouira is also a center of argan oil production. It has become a tourist attraction due to the tree-climbing goats who are unique to the region, as argan trees are the only type the goats climb
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Seminari al Centre d'art contemporain d'Essaouira, l'objecte ceràmic
El Seminari sobre objecte ceràmic es va dur a terme el curs 2014-15 al Centre d'art contemporain d'Essaouira i Ifitry, Marroc, obert el 2011. El centre, a més de residència d'artistes, és un espai únic on els visitants poden tenir una visió molt completa de la producció artística marroquina actual a través de la col·lecció permanent.
ESSAOUIRA : L'Atelier des Arts Empreinte-Carole Le Camus
ESSAOUIRA ville des Artistes...28 rue Abou El Mohajir-Essaouira empreinte.creation28@gmail.com
Essaouira à la Galerie la KASBAH carrefour artistique 2011.wmv
Pour cette exposition plusieurs artistes venus de Safi, Rabat,Essaouira, Belgique présentent leurs oeuvres dans un cadre de mystère avec comme thème ESSAOUIRA Carrefour artistique et aussi en hommage à Edmont Amran El Maleh né en 1917 à Safi et décédé à Rabat en 2010, ancien responsable du parti communiste Marocain il quitte la Maroc pour devenir journaliste à Paris cet hommage fera revivre sa mémoire et permettre aux jeunes de découvrir les facettes de ce personnage atypique.
Le deuxième jour les artistes peintres se rassemblent pour une oeuvre collective avec fraternité et passion j'ai participé à cette grande peinture aù chaque artiste y a déposé sa touche personnel ce qui fût une magnifique réusite de convivialité dans l'Art à Essaouira et à la galerie la KASBAH.
Je remercie Monsieur ATTAR KABIR et son équipe qui à organisé cette très belle rencontre.
VIVE ESSAOUIRA MA VILLE
الصويرة...رائعة الجنوب المغربي
for travel
Les artistes singuliers d'Essaouira
mohamed tabal abdelhaq balhak ali maimoune abdellah elatrach
en pays - bas
Arts. Essaouira arts
Abdellatif essahili préfère travailler en monochrome pour donner du relief a ses peinture natif d'Essaouira autodidacte il a déjà exposé ses oeuvres le premier exposition 2001...contact avec l'artiste essa2014moga@gmail.com
Biennale de l'art de marrakech arrive à la Galerie Empreinte à Essaouira .
Artistes exposant: Ahmed Adallouch , Marine Faure , Marta Simeón .
Essaouira-Mogador , Marroc-Morocco
Pictures taken during my trip from Marrakech to Essaouira and at Essaouira, Morocco. The old name of Eassouira was Mogador.
Exposition de peintures: STITOU et TAHDAINI Avril 2012 à Essaouira
Deux artistes peintres exposent leur travail à essaouira
ESSAOUIRA 15 aritistes internationaux au galerielakasbah
le 20 Avril2011 au vernissage d expo de peinture; 15 artistes internationaux organisé par la galerielakasbah a essaouira maroc