Morocco: Seen From the Air, by Yann and Anne Arthus-Bertrand

Published 1993. ~11 1/2" x 14 1/2", ~120 pages. Hard Cover with Dust Jacket. 

Morocco is a country of violent contrasts—between mountains, plains, green lands and sand hills, firs and palm trees, sea and rivers, bustling metropolises and tranquil oases. The Rif and the three blocks of the towering Atlas range form a natural barrier and a receptacle for the ocean’s evaporated waters. From the Atlas, the miraculous water that gives life flows in cascades, torrents, and rivers, through irrigation channels, until it reaches the fountains of coastal cities. The country is undoubtedly the most privileged in North Africa. The profusion of Moroccan nature is reflected in the generosity of its people.

Flying over the landscapes, the medinas, and the market places (souks) offers a privileged view of Morocco—a view still unknown to most. The bright colors of interior patios are as dazzling as the vivid green of southern valley oases. These contrasts of shapes, forces, and colors become a wonderland through the photography of Yann and Anne Arthus-Bertrand.