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Grand Socco Vegetable Market - Tangier, Morocco
Grand Socco Vegetable Market - Tangier, Morocco Date: circa 1907
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Marketplace Moroccan Morocco Sellers Selling Socco Tangier Traders Vegetable Vegetables
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Grand Socco Vegetable Market, Tangier, Morocco (circa 1907): A Vibrant Scene of Traders and Trade in North Africa's Historic City This evocative photograph captures the bustling Grand Socco Vegetable Market in Tangier, Morocco, circa 1907. The marketplace, located in the heart of the city's old Medina, was a hub of activity where traders from various ethnicities came together to buy and sell an array of fresh produce. The image showcases the grandeur and vibrancy of the market, with vendors displaying their wares on colorful mats and blankets. The vegetables, ripe and bursting with color, are arranged meticulously, inviting customers to explore and make their selections. The traders, dressed in traditional attire, engage with customers in lively negotiations, their faces expressing a mix of determination and warmth. The market's location at Grand Socco, a large open square, allowed for ample sunlight to bathe the scene, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The cobblestone street in the background, lined with shops and houses, adds to the sense of history and tradition. The Grand Socco Vegetable Market was a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Tangier and Morocco as a whole. It was a melting pot of various influences, reflecting the city's diverse population and its long history as a strategic trading post between Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The market's continued existence today is a reminder of the enduring spirit of trade and community that has shaped the city for centuries.
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