Stunning faces of people in Morocco[size=1.1em][size=1em]French-Moroccan photographer Leila alli always been fascinated rich ethnic and cultural diversity in her native country.[size=1em] [size=1em]Inspired by the aesthetics and originality Moroccans she took a portable studio and recovered on a trip to Morocco.[size=1em] [size=1em]All the people who met her on the way, she asked to be photographed.[size=1em] [size=1em]Your photo project she called "Moroccans", creating that she wanted to pass the legacy of their compatriots.
[size=1.4em][size=1em]  [size=1em] [size=1em]Leila alli shared difficulties encountered in the implementation of its project: "The Moroccans are particularly concerned about the fact that they are afraid to be photographed. Most Moroccans grew up listening to stories of witchcraft and are often afraid of the evil eye. Usually it is believed that you can cast a spell on someone using his picture. " [size=1em]  [size=1em]Females of Bumiya, Middle Atlas, 2011 [size=1em]Leila Alaya says: "Moroccans are also fed up with western tourists taking pictures of them as a kind of" exotic. " Therefore, with respect to anyone who wants to photograph them without permission, they react aggressively. " [size=1em]  [size=1em]YMCA - the bride in southern Morocco, in 2014. [size=1em]  [size=1em]Jemaa El Fna Square in 2014. [size=1em]  [size=1em]Merzouga, 2014. [size=1em]Not at all embarrassed that Leila alli flew about 20 road trips across the country over the past few years. She drove through the Atlas Mountains, traveling across the Sahara, on coastal and inland regions of Morocco, Essaouira, including was in Tangier and Marrakech. At each location, Leila alli sets its portable photo studio in public places such as markets and spend a few days getting to know the locals. [size=1em]  [size=1em]"I believe that the photographer who wants to work in Morocco must first woo the people, that they know him a little more, could trust him and that people feel a little more comfortable" - says Leila alli. [size=1em]  [size=1em]Leila alli entered into conversation with all who passed by her studio, talked about the project and invited to be photographed."Sometimes, when I saw an interesting person, I chased them and try to convince them to take a photo. But my exhortations not always possible "- says Leila. [size=1em]  [size=1em]Middle Atlas, 2011. [size=1em]  [size=1em]Geographical diversity of Morocco creates prerequisites for development in each region of their traditions and lifestyle. However, some of these features and individuals under the onslaught of globalization and the development of the country, gradually disappear. "In most of the Berber villages, for example, before every girl had a tattoo on his face, so that you can determine which tribe she belongs. Now, a few women with such tattoos. " [size=1em]  [size=1em]YMCA in southern Morocco, in 2014. [size=1em]  [size=1em]Jemaa El Fna, 2011. [size=1em]  [size=1em]Tamesloht, 2011. [size=1em]  [size=1em]El Essaouira 2011. [size=1em] 
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