Author(s): Attini, Antonio

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This collection of superb aerial photographs takes readers over the ever-intriguing country of Morocco showcasing its architecture and countryside. Morocco has always lured us with its exotic culture and untameable landscape. The very names of its cities-Casablanca, Marrakesh, Tangier - evoke romantic image of white-washed temples, an almost medieval atmosphere, and the scent of exotic spices wafting through the air.Antonio Attini, one of today's most daring aerial photographers takes readers on a magic carpet ride over the magnificent country of Morocco, revealing thrilling and unexpected sights that we could never experience without the benefit of these exceptional aerial views. From the endless dune fields of the Sahara to the rich coastal plains to the Atlas Mountain range that forms the backbone of the country, the photographs in this book depict the wild landscape of Morocco. We are transported over the dramatic Ouzoud Falls in the Grand Atlas village of Tanaghemeilt ("Ouzoud" meaning "olive" and named for all the olive orchards in the area) and along miles of beaches along the coastline; over the Rif Mountains and into dramatic mountain gorges.Morocco's manmade splendours are conveyed as well through photographs that depict the quintessential Moroccan architecture of the Cathedral of Sacre C'Ur and the Ait Benhaddou - one of the best preserved Kasbahs (citadels) in the Atlas region. These panoramic photographs depict entire regions at a single glance, conveying the colours, textures, landscapes, and architecture of a perennially fascinating country.