Tall, yellowed cactuses growing bamong grass over a rocky surface

A dirt path winds through a sunlit garden of olive trees and pampas grass, towards distant mountains.

Close up of lemons on a tree with green leaves

Bushes planted in a field with mountains on the horizon

A sprig of white flowers.

A pair of mud caked, well worn slip on shoes sit on dry, cracked earth illuminated by warm light.

a building with a bird flying above

Rocky mountains and valley dotted with trees and brush

A clip of a motorcycle resting on a wall

Plant with large, jagged leaves extends over a blue-tiled pool, with part of the edge and concrete columns visible in the background.

A man preparing Moroccan street food at night

The surface of a swimming pool reflects sunlight.

A tower stands tall against the blue sky above the orange trees and palm trees.

A clip of a flower plant in a garden

Delicate white flowers hang amidst lush green foliage, softly illuminated by sunlight against a clear blue sky.

Potted cacti in a greenhouse.

Close-up of the cracked ground in a dried up body of water.

Blue-green water surface with light reflections forming wavy and irregular patterns.

A row of vibrant woven rugs stands upright on metal frames against a tall brick wall, displayed in a market beneath draped fabric canopies.

a group of rocks just

A leafy bush under a knitted canopy.

People walking in a narrow corridor between houses and shops selling handmade products

A winding mountain road with a motorcyclist riding along, framed by the interior of a vehicle, with rugged hills and a snow-capped peak in the background.

Man overlooking a stream running through the valley and buildings at the foot of mountains in the distance

Two women sit on patterned rugs using traditional stone grinders to process nuts, surrounded by baskets of argan seeds, bowls, and handmade textiles.

People sitting beside a stream in a park for picnic during the day.

a bunch of buildings on the incline of a hill

City built on a mountainside, with earth-toned buildings and a tall minaret.

five steel kettles placed on a shelf inside a mud house

An ornate carved stone façade with swirling arabesque patterns crowns a vibrant mosaic of geometric tiles in greens, blues, browns, and whites.

A person observing a historic courtyard through an ornate archway.

A garden with various plants, including spiky yucca and tall trees, with a paved pathway leading to a white bench under the sunlight.

Close-up of various green plants, including aloe vera with red flowers, surrounded by long, spiky leaves and soft foliage.

A tranquil walkway with green tiles extends along a tall golden-hued wall, lined by small green benches and potted trees, as the warm afternoon light filters through the foliage.

Close-up of ripe oranges hanging on a tree with green leaves, sunlight shining through the branches.

An orange tree is covered with fruit on a sunny day.

Interior architecture of a ceiling with classical sculpture

Roof of a pavilion decorated with geometric and floral patterns in shades of orange, green and red, supported by sculpted columns, with fruit trees and foliage in the background.

Sunlight streams through a wooden-framed window, revealing a tranquil courtyard with pale walls and slender bamboo plants.

A view through a window frame showing a tree in the foreground, with palm trees, an orange tree, and a tiled roof visible in the background.

Green-crowned tree illuminated by the sun next to a smooth wall, with the blue sky in the background.

A market selling colorful fabrics.

A man in a cloak walks down a sunny street in a local market.

Yellow lemon hanging from a thorny branch, illuminated by the light of dawn.

Wall decorated with relief carvings of Arabic calligraphy at the top and tiles with geometric patterns.

Straw baskets on iron stands containing dried spices and herbs including hibiscus, cardamom and seeds.

Straw baskets resting on iron stands containing different types of dried herbs and spices, including dehydrated rosebuds, against a rustic textured wall.

Vintage motorcycle parked next to a rock wall

A cat sleeping in a room full of pillows.

A vibrant open-air market with handicrafts, bags and people exploring.

a cat laying in some grass

Gray cat lying on a wall with green leaves

inside of a store selling antic items

A woman walks through a narrow market alley filled with golden lanterns, intricate metalwork, and hanging ornaments.

A large potted plant with tall, green leaves sits in the corner of a room, with a textured wall and framed artwork in the background.

Dry, cracked earth illuminated by sunlight.

Simon Hird

Streets of Marrakesh, details of Moroccan design and landscapes from the Atlas Mountains.

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