Tag: Morocco

An Exotic Dining Adventure at Restaurant Marrakesh

Posted on by Andrew Rossi
Even though the Moroccan pavilion in World Showcase has no attractions like some of the other countries, the pavilion is really an attraction unto itself. It is one of my favorite pavilions to walk through because it so completely immerses you into the sights, sounds, and culture of Morocco. With its winding back alleys and … Continue reading "An Exotic Dining Adventure at Restaurant Marrakesh"
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Aladdin with his Princess at Morocco

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Aladdin with Jasmine in front of Morocco greeting guests.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/60s, f/20, ISO 200, EV +0.3, 120mm focal length. I had a hard time coming up with a photo for the Disney Pic of Week about Aladdin (the movie). I found plenty of photos of Jasmine. I must not have an eye for the Princes … Continue reading "Aladdin with his Princess at Morocco"
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Morocco Pavilion – Part Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday I presented you with an overview of the Morocco Pavilion and the ville nouvelle (new city). Today I’ll discuss the Medina, or old city. But before we venture through the Boujouloud Gate into the Medina, I’d like to point out that the Morocco Pavilion holds an interesting distinction among its World Showcase neighbors. It … Continue reading "Morocco Pavilion – Part Two"
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Morocco Pavilion – Part One

Posted on by Jack Spence
Of all the World Showcase nations, most Americans probably know the least about the real country of Morocco. Past episodes in history and immigration patterns have brought the other nations of Epcot a little closer to us than this Northern African country. Yet, Morocco does have a very interesting tie to the United States. In … Continue reading "Morocco Pavilion – Part One"
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Moroccan Mimosas at the Food & Wine Festival

Posted on by Scott Thomas
A Moroccan cast member mixes up a mimosa cocktail during the Food and Wine Festival.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/40s, f/5.6, ISO 200, EV 0, 28mm focal length, rear-sync flash. While visiting the Morocco pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase last year during the Food & Wine Festival, my wife and daughter enjoyed a Mimosa cocktail. Mimosa is a … Continue reading "Moroccan Mimosas at the Food & Wine Festival"
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Morocco in Mirrors

Posted on by Lisa Berton
Exploring new worlds from behind the lens is intriguing, captivating, and exotic. While many of us haven’t traveled the globe far and wide, we have and can get a glimpse of some foreign lands at Epcot. When walking around these detailed pavilions we see so much that it sometimes escapes us. I love going back … Continue reading "Morocco in Mirrors"
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Indoor Tour of World Showcase, Part 2

Posted on by Scott Thomas
It is still raining so we will continue our tour around World Showcase and continue in the clockwise direction. Next up is the American Adventure. There is a lot of photograph inside the World Showcase host pavilion. The Voices of Liberty perform before the show, the American Heritage Gallery and the American Adventure theatre and … Continue reading "Indoor Tour of World Showcase, Part 2"
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Disney Pic of the Week: Restrooms

Posted on by Scott Thomas
You just know this week’s Disney Pic of Week on Restrooms was suggested by Lisa. There was a famous thread on a popular Walt Disney World message board of photos of people leaving restrooms. Too bad Lisa wasn’t around or I would gotten her doing just that. I settled on taking a long exposure of … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Restrooms"
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Fez House Framed

Posted on by Scott Thomas
Entrance to the Fez House in the Morocco pavilion.Nikon D70/18-200VR, 1/15s, f/3.5, ISO 900, EV +1.0, 18mm Focal Length In Morocco’s pavilion is the Fez House, which represents a typical Moroccan home. There are beautiful mosaic tiles, carvings, and artifacts from daily life. If you are quiet when you approach the fountain, you just might … Continue reading "Fez House Framed"
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Dancing to the Beat

Posted on by Barrie Brewer
Copyright © 2007 Barrie Brewer, Nikon D50, 18-200VR lens, 1/1250 sec, f/5.3 This belly dancer performs with MoRockin, an Arabic rock band that plays in Morocco. MoRockin is a very popular Epcot band and I suspect she may have just a little to do with that!
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