Nasim, I was happy to see you using a Fuji kit on your trip. I am going to Morocco in a few weeks, and I had actually purchased the 50mmF2 before your article was published with the plan of taking it and the 16mmf1.4 and an X-T2. How much did you feel the IBIS on the X-H1 helpful for some of the indoor and alleyway shots? Based on what you’ve posted, I suspect it allowed you to keep the ISO low on some of the 50mmF2 shots? I am considering renting a second body so that I don’t have to worry about changing lenses, and I like the X-T2, but I wonder if the X-H1 might be more useful for… Read more »
Keith Springford
August 26, 2018 2:01 am
Maybe we need a Moroccan to comment and perhaps clarify☺️?
Marco
August 21, 2018 5:54 pm
Dear Nasim Please first let me say that your site is excellent. The reviews & tips are without peer. Well done. Your photos are magnificent. I have backpacked twice in Morocco for about 4 weeks in total. Your photos brought all of the exotic wonder back for me – especially Chefchaouen which was my favourite place. But I had to laugh (and not in a good way) when I read your section on ‘Dishonesty, Scams, Cheating and Lying. And after I read it, I had to post for the first time on your site and reassure you that you weren’t mistaken and you weren’t taking this too personally. You are of course right to say: “People of Morocco are great.… Read more »
Keith Springford
August 15, 2018 1:07 pm
Many Moroccans don’t like rich camera toting tourists taking photos of them and will exploit the opportunity to earn some cash…why shouldn’t they? Perhaps some insight into the , often , crass, rude and insensitive behavior of the hundreds of photographers that have been before you may be enlightening?
Alwin
August 14, 2018 5:15 pm
Truly impressive, clear + informative commentary. I’ll be more likely than not to boycott Morocco in my travels as every country is beautiful in its own way and, China is certainly my best choice as there are thousands, if not more, places to go through there in my bucket lists.
Gunnar
August 14, 2018 9:09 am
Thanks a lot for the very informative article and the truly great images. I enjoyed the natural vibe from the prictures. Much to often one sees overprocessed images nower days.
Mickaël
August 13, 2018 11:11 am
Thanks for this thorough article Nassim. Those guide are always great to get a taste of the country from a photographer perspective. I’ll be curious to read you again once you turn your expert eye onto the Moroccan landscape. I’m starting annual business trip to Fès soon, and I’m eager to discover this land!
John
August 13, 2018 5:24 am
Hi Nasim! Beautiful pictures and some greeat tips! I am also very happy to see you using the X-H1 on your trip, which I also purchased before our last trip to Montenegro a month ago. I do wonder, maybe you can give me a hint, I own the Fuji 50-140 but not the 50mm F2 WR. Other than the obvious weight and size advantage, is it worth getting the prime 50mm F2 WR for travel?
Mohammad Mehrzad
August 12, 2018 10:25 am
Thanks for the interesting article Nassim. I’ve rarely commented on PL. This time, it is to Invite you to visit Iran. You would love it, pinky promise!
Mohammad, trust me, Iran is definitely on my list of places to visit. Top priority, something I am hoping to be able to do early next year, spring time IA!
Great photos Nasim. Really enjoyed the article. Morocco is beautiful. So is Iran (mardam Iran va sarzameen-e-Iran kheli zeba ast). My dream would be a Pakistan-Iran-Turkey combo. One day, IA. Afghanistan is also pretty incredible but I’m not sure how safe it is.
Talha, thank you sir! Yes, Pakistan-Iran-Turkey combo would indeed be incredible. I would include Afghanistan, if it was not for the safety issues. Who knows, maybe in 10 years or so it would be safe enough for travel.
I would be happy to be of any sort of help. I am a software engineer by day and a photography enthusuast by passion. would love to be of any help or any questions. you can contact me by familyname.firstname at gmail.
Rashad Hurani
August 12, 2018 9:28 am
Looks like the least miserable creatures in Morocco are the monkeys!
Rashad, please don’t say that. People of Morocco are great. They are honest, hard-working people who struggle with day-to-day problems, as many other Middle Eastern countries do. The specific issues I pointed out have to do with some particular individuals who spoil it for others. Every country has its bad, it just seems like the worst are gathered around touristy locations.
There is a widespread perception among the people here in the ME that, when we go to the west we photograph all the beautiful cities, streets, buildings, nature, people etc.. In contrast, when westerners come to our countries, they concentrate exclusively on misery: dirty places, broken doors, destroyed buildings, stinky people, ugly clothing>>>I do not fully agree with this opinion, but sometimes it is difficult to argue
Nasim, I was happy to see you using a Fuji kit on your trip. I am going to Morocco in a few weeks, and I had actually purchased the 50mmF2 before your article was published with the plan of taking it and the 16mmf1.4 and an X-T2. How much did you feel the IBIS on the X-H1 helpful for some of the indoor and alleyway shots? Based on what you’ve posted, I suspect it allowed you to keep the ISO low on some of the 50mmF2 shots? I am considering renting a second body so that I don’t have to worry about changing lenses, and I like the X-T2, but I wonder if the X-H1 might be more useful for… Read more »
Maybe we need a Moroccan to comment and perhaps clarify☺️?
Dear Nasim Please first let me say that your site is excellent. The reviews & tips are without peer. Well done. Your photos are magnificent. I have backpacked twice in Morocco for about 4 weeks in total. Your photos brought all of the exotic wonder back for me – especially Chefchaouen which was my favourite place. But I had to laugh (and not in a good way) when I read your section on ‘Dishonesty, Scams, Cheating and Lying. And after I read it, I had to post for the first time on your site and reassure you that you weren’t mistaken and you weren’t taking this too personally. You are of course right to say: “People of Morocco are great.… Read more »
Many Moroccans don’t like rich camera toting tourists taking photos of them and will exploit the opportunity to earn some cash…why shouldn’t they? Perhaps some insight into the , often , crass, rude and insensitive behavior of the hundreds of photographers that have been before you may be enlightening?
Truly impressive, clear + informative commentary. I’ll be more likely than not to boycott Morocco in my travels as every country is beautiful in its own way and, China is certainly my best choice as there are thousands, if not more, places to go through there in my bucket lists.
Thanks a lot for the very informative article and the truly great images. I enjoyed the natural vibe from the prictures. Much to often one sees overprocessed images nower days.
Thanks for this thorough article Nassim. Those guide are always great to get a taste of the country from a photographer perspective. I’ll be curious to read you again once you turn your expert eye onto the Moroccan landscape. I’m starting annual business trip to Fès soon, and I’m eager to discover this land!
Hi Nasim!
Beautiful pictures and some greeat tips!
I am also very happy to see you using the X-H1 on your trip, which I also purchased before our last trip to Montenegro a month ago.
I do wonder, maybe you can give me a hint, I own the Fuji 50-140 but not the 50mm F2 WR. Other than the obvious weight and size advantage, is it worth getting the prime 50mm F2 WR for travel?
Thanks for the interesting article Nassim.
I’ve rarely commented on PL. This time, it is to Invite you to visit Iran. You would love it, pinky promise!
Mohammad, trust me, Iran is definitely on my list of places to visit. Top priority, something I am hoping to be able to do early next year, spring time IA!
Great photos Nasim. Really enjoyed the article. Morocco is beautiful. So is Iran (mardam Iran va sarzameen-e-Iran kheli zeba ast). My dream would be a Pakistan-Iran-Turkey combo. One day, IA. Afghanistan is also pretty incredible but I’m not sure how safe it is.
Talha, thank you sir! Yes, Pakistan-Iran-Turkey combo would indeed be incredible. I would include Afghanistan, if it was not for the safety issues. Who knows, maybe in 10 years or so it would be safe enough for travel.
I would be happy to be of any sort of help. I am a software engineer by day and a photography enthusuast by passion. would love to be of any help or any questions. you can contact me by familyname.firstname at gmail.
Looks like the least miserable creatures in Morocco are the monkeys!
Rashad, please don’t say that. People of Morocco are great. They are honest, hard-working people who struggle with day-to-day problems, as many other Middle Eastern countries do. The specific issues I pointed out have to do with some particular individuals who spoil it for others. Every country has its bad, it just seems like the worst are gathered around touristy locations.
There is a widespread perception among the people here in the ME that, when we go to the west we photograph all the beautiful cities, streets, buildings, nature, people etc.. In contrast, when westerners come to our countries, they concentrate exclusively on misery: dirty places, broken doors, destroyed buildings, stinky people, ugly clothing>>>I do not fully agree with this opinion, but sometimes it is difficult to argue