Inside The Castle #1

In the heart of North Africa, under the shadow of the Atlas Mountains, in one of Morocco's ancient cities, people wandering through the market catch the eye. In the famous bazaars of Morocco, colorful ceramic plates, handmade rugs, and dazzling jewelry are displayed. Shop owners raise their voices to promote their goods, trying to make themselves heard above the crowd. Women, with elegant veils on their heads and traditional caftans on their bodies, stroll through the market. Some women stop at the stalls filled with colorful spices to choose ingredients that will add flavor to their meals; others head to the far end of the market, filled with fresh fruits and vegetables. A young man selling Moroccan mint tea walks through the crowd with a tray in hand, calling out to those who wish to taste his tea. In the middle of the market, a group of men sit on the ground, deeply engaged in negotiations. Holding parchments with handwritten documents, traders are conducting slave trades while carefully examining fabrics and spices from distant lands. Children run around, some trying to sell the toys they made themselves. In one corner, a musician with melodic tunes flowing from his lips gives a breathtaking performance to his small group. People dance to the rhythm of the music, while the distant sounds of camels and occasional bleating of goats complete the lively atmosphere of this market. Under the warm Moroccan sun, the bustling and colorful market place feels like a fairy tale land, carrying the traces of history.