diez dias el palo - dia 7

Malaga - Saturday 24th of June - 14395 steps

Saturday market in El Palo.

Photo exhibition Edward Quinn: Picasso y los años dorados de la Costa Azul. 140 photos by Edward Quinn of Picasso and the celebrities at the Côte d'Azur in Centro Cultural La Malagueta, located in Plaza de Toros.

Coffee & cake at Cafeteria Flor.

Discovering the non-touristy La Victoria district with surprisingly street art. We had delicious little pitufo sandwiches with fresh tomato spread and serrano.

On to the next Picasso spot, the "Casa Natal" Pablo Picasso, where he was born in 1881 at number 15 Plaza de la Merced.

On the other side of of the street we visited the temporary exhibition hall, where the exhibition 'Las edades de Pablo' (The Ages of Pablo), as part of the commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the death of the Malaga-born artist in 1973. The new exhibition had opened the day before, so we were lucky and altogether we got a good portion of Picasso this week.

Picasso break with a cold drink under the palm trees in Paseo del Parque and home on the bike.

Dinner at Restaurante Gabi; berenjenas fritas con miel de caña, espetos de sardinas y paella arroz negro.

j a j j a h - h a j j a j

Jajjah is an immersion in the universe of the king of popart in Marrakech through various experiences. It's the newest place to be, created by Hassan Hajjaj, a concept store with cafe-restaurant, art gallery and boutique.

Hassan Hajjaj is a contemporary artist who lives and works between London and Marrakech and is known as the 'Andy Warhol of Marrakech'.

In 2015 I discoverd his work at Riad Yima, hidden in the narrow alleys of the Medina in Marrakech. And over the years I brought the best souvenirs from Yima, like an pouf, a dress from hand-painted fabric, a fez and some bags.

In J A J J A H you can find the Hassan Hajjaj touch is everywhere!

On the Marvelous Marrakech studio tour we visited the recently opened Jajjah with an exhibition gallery, that will make you discover the artistic favorites of Hassan. It is a stage for talented Moroccan photographers.

We had some drinks in the colorful and inspiring salon de thé . The tradition of tea is sacred for the Anglo-Moroccan artist, who launches his own range of teas.

And it's simply impossible to leave the JAJJAH building empty-handed while strolling through the boutique, where you can find all kind of pop art creations in Moroccan sauce.

marvelous marrakech - pure & photogenic

Marrakech has marvelled and inspired many photographers. Architecture, colors, landscapes, portraits and street photography in the medina are all subjects of fascination.

Street photography in the medina. A visit to Maison de la Photographie and lunch with a view on the roof terrace. Medina-walk through my favorite neighborhood, destination Jardin Secret!