 Participate in an inspiring photography holiday experience in Morocco
Gail lived in North Africa for four years, and has worked and travelled in Morocco since 1981, so she is very at home in Morocco. One
of her favourite countries, Gail loves
the diverse environment, vibrant culture and strong traditions, but she is also saddened by some of the negative impacts the growth of tourism is causing, especially in Marrakech.
"Very many thanks for a wonderful holiday and a unique opportunity to experience and photograph aspects of Morocco. I
was extremely impressed with your professionalism, dedication and
enthusiasm as well as the warmth of the welcome and continuous concern
for my well being throughout the week. It was a truly memorable and
intense experience and I hope I have made some quality images to match
the opportunities you provided for me".
Colin New 2010
©Gail Ward 2002
Gail was one of the first to organise photography holidays and workshops in Morocco, which is where Responsible Photography Holidays first started. Today Gail often wonders if she did the right thing. Talking to
friends in the 'place' as the Djemaa el-Fna is often referred to,
Gail hears time and again that the digital camera or 'phone is used
without any thought for the local residents, who are making their living or
going about their daily life - they are just 'camera fodder' to the tourist snappers. In
Marrakech's
famous Djemaa el-Fna there are often more visitors (most with cameras)
than local people and the atmosphere is not the same as it used to
be. Buying a holiday, and in particular a photography holiday or workshop, does not automatically buy the right to photograph people indiscriminately!
Gail has watched the fast growth of tourism in Morocco, particularly since 2005, and it is having a big impact, with an explosion of development, an
increase in flights and a big influx of visitors, especially in
Marrakech. Flying into Marrakech, you will see the city spread below and may notice just how much building is taking place. In
fact, local people have been rehoused outside Marrakech to make way for some
of these new developments. Many houses in the medina are now owned by non-moroccans, with locals no longer able to afford the inflated prices as more and more 'foriegners' buy properties. The conflict of balance between economic
development and benefits to the local people is the same worldwide. However, Marrakech is still, and always will be, a unique, vibrant and fascinating place - especially
if you put your camera to one side and instead take time out from
photography to sit, drink a mint tea, soak up the atmosphere, talk to people, and have fun with the
traders and stall holders. Away from Marrakech, Gail and her Moroccan partners offer some wonderful opportunities to really capture the flavour of
Morocco whilst experiencing the warm hospitality of Moroccan people, whose livelihoods benefit directly from Responsible Photography.See Morocco through the eyes of Responsible Photography participants - Morocco photo gallery!   
Gail and her Responsible Photography partners all have an infectious
enthusiasm for Morocco that we love to share with you!Photo Trips in Morocco  All images and text on Responisble Photography Holidays website is
copyright. All Rights Reserved. All Moral Rights Reserved. No images,
text or information on this web site may be copied, reproduced,
transmitted or stored in any form or by any means without the prior
written consent of Gail Ward Photography. This includes print or
electronic copying to any media or any websites or digital storage or
use in any country. Some images, text and information is the copyright
of third parties.Touts les images sur ce site m'appartiennent ,tous
droits reserve qui peuvents etres achetes. Aucune image ni
renseignement sur ce site internet ne peut etre reproduit, transmi ni
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©Gail Ward 2002-13.
Please Note
We
are aware that our programmes and ideas are being copied, which is
disheartening - Gail and her partners have worked really hard to
develop their itineraries and Responsible Photography Holidays is not part of any large organisation. Gail Ward, founder of Responsible Photography is a photographer and her business is completely
independent. Also, if Gail becomes aware of, or is told of,
infringement of o IP, copyright or photographs, she will take any
necessary
action against the infringer. Please note that Responsible Photography
Holidays are run by Gail Ward, a photographer with partners and
communities who are the direct beneficiaries of the income generated. Local Partners have insurance that meet
local regulations and specifications. Gail has Public and Products
Liability Insurance that is operative whilst she is undertaking
activies that include teaching or demonstrating visual or applied art
including (but not limited to) workshops, residencies and community
projects. The Territorial Limits are worldwide and the jurisdiction is
UK.
Responsible Photography Holidays is a trading name of Responsible Photography and just for clarification of any confusion, is not associated
with the organisation Responsible Travel nor any of the photography
holidays promoted on their website, nor is Gail Ward involved with The
Adventure Company photography holidays (that is another story), or with
any other photography holiday provider. |
