Videos tagged with "start"

The Ancient City of Fes Morocco [03:56]
In this video I start with a more modern part of Fes and end with an older section of the city. I thrilled at the idea of walking on ground that men too walked on before the dark ages. Wow! and the city is still thriving. Its incredible.
Tags: Fes, Fez, Morocco, Maroc, Ancient, Imperial

Marrakech - Gladiator Music [00:42]
Marrakech or Marrakesh (Berber: Murakush, Arabic مراكش murrākuš), known as the "Red City", is the most important former imperial city in Morocco's history. The city of Marrakesh is the capital of the mid-southwestern economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, near the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Like many North African cities, the city of Marrakesh comprises both an old fortified city (the médina) and an adjacent modern city (called Gueliz) for a total population of 1070838.[1] It is served by Ménara International Airport (IATE code: RAK) and a rail link to Casablanca and the north.[1] Marrakech has the largest traditional market (souk) in Morocco and also has one of the busiest squares in Africa and the world, Djemaa el Fna.[2] The square bustles with acrobats, story-tellers, water sellers, dancers and musicians. By night food stalls open in the square turning it into a huge busy open-air restaurant. Prior to the advent of the Almoravids in the 11th century, the area was ruled from the city of Aghmat. The Almoravid leader, Abu-Bakr Ibn-Umar decided Aghmat was becoming overcrowded and chose to build a new capital. He decided to build it in the plains near the Tensift River. He chose the site of Marrakech, because it was in neutral territory between two tribes who were vying for the honor of hosting the new capital.[citation needed] Work started in May 1070, but Abu-Bakr was recalled to the Sahara to put down a rebellion in January 1071 and the city ...
Tags: Marrakech, Traditional, market, (souk), in, Morocco

Visual Traveling - Watch the Olympics Extras (2008) [01:55]
South Ossetia is under attack and the Olympics are starting, what better time is it to edit up a short Summer Clip than right now? Well this clip is put together with some footage from Marrakesh (Morocco), Barcelona and New York City. Hope your enjoying your summer, watch the Olympics if you get a chance, and when you go skating don't forget to drink a lot of water, don't get dehydrated, this summer is a hot one. And don't forget to check back soon to find out more about "Translations"....! Music- Mr. De "The Wizard"
Tags: Visual, Traveling, Patrik, Wallner, Skateboarding, Michael, Mackrodt, Olympics, Hochman, Dan, Danny, Daniel, Billy, Rohan, Adrian, Cobo, Shawn, Sayles, Josh, Anthony, Charles, Lamb, Morocco, Marrakesh, Barcelona, Spain, New, York, City, USA

Tangier Morocco [01:41]
Tangier, preferred, or Tangiers is a city of northern Morocco with a population of about 700000 (2008 census). It lies on the North African coast at the western entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Spartel. It is the capital of the Tangier-Tétouan Region and of the Tangier-Assilah Prefecture within that Region. The history of Tangier is very rich due to the historical presence of many civilizations and cultures starting from the 5th century BC. Between the period of being a Phoenician town to the independence era around the 1950s, Tangier was a place —and, sometimes a refuge— for many cultures. However, it was not until 1923 that Tangier was attributed an international status by foreign colonial powers, thus becoming a destination for many Europeans and non-Europeans such as Americans and Indians alike. Nowadays, the city is undergoing rapid development and modernization. Projects include new 5-star hotels along the bay, a modern business district called Tangier City Center, a new airport terminal and a new soccer stadium. Tangier's economy will also benefit greatly from the new Tanger-Med portHistory The modern Tanjah (Anglicised as Tangier) is an ancient Berber and Phoenician town, founded by Carthaginian colonists in the early 5th century BC. Its name is possibly derived from the Berber goddess Tinjis (or Tinga), and it remains an important city for the Berbers. Ancient coins call it Tenga, Tinga, and Titga with ...
Tags: Tangier, Morocco

28th ATHENS CLASSIC MARATHON 2010 ( GENERAL ) [08:29]
Athens Classic Marathon is celebrating the 2500th anniversary of the battle of the Marathon. It is said that in 490BC a messenger named Phillipides ran from Marathon to Athens to announce the victory of Greeks over the Persian army, then collapsed and died. This was the precursor to the modern day Marathon.
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