The Moroccan Medinas

Edge of Humanity Magazine

2 years ago

Photographer Massimo Barbagli is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this documentary photography. From the project ‘Medinas of the ancient cities of Morocco’. To see Massimo’s body of work, click on any photograph.

A place exists if it lives,

This is the first thought that comes to mind as a traveler and reportage photographer, in my many trips to Morocco, particularly among the Medinas of the ancient and wonderful cities of Marrakesh the red city, Fez with its tradition anchored in time of El-Bali and Essaouira also known as “Mogador” with its port hit by the Atlantic breeze, rich in culture and tradition today recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site for its splendor.

The Moroccan Medinas, mysterious and well preserved, labyrinths of endless alleys behind high ocher walls are the heart that beats every day of the most significant cities of authentic Morocco. People still live there today, animating these ancient neighborhoods by transmitting their knowledge from generation to generation.

With this photographic project of mine I wanted to immortalize the everyday life of these people from the mystical origins of the ancient Berber families of the desert and mountains, an essence of culture and tradition that continues over time, a merchant soul still alive in every profession from preparations of spices to the production of yarns and fabrics from leather processing to craftsmanship, all worked by hand.

All this represented with my photographs through real and spontaneous shots derived from the profound admiration and study of the culture of this splendid country that I carry in my heart and which in every trip wanted to give intense and unforgettable emotions.