Marrakech international Art exhibition 2011

Marrakech Art Fair 2011 The second edition of International Exhibition of Modern and Contemporary Art Fair Marrakech will be held from September 30 to October 3, 2011 at the Palace Es Saadi, with the participation of 45 international galleries to exhibit their most important artists. A dozen new entries since the first edition, proof that this show is reaching an important and recognized quality. In addition to representation, very important, the contemporary scene in Turkey, with six galleries (CDA Projects, IP Artworks, Empire Project, CAM Gallery, Art Gallery and Merkur PG), the halls of the fair will host two of the main actors of the New York scene: Metro Pictures and Edwynn Houk Gallery.

Another important gallery has confirmed its participation in Marrakech Art Fair: This is the Galleria Continua, based in St. Gimignano, Beijing (China) and Le Moulin (France). The scene of North Africa (Morocco and Tunisia) and the MO of the thirteen galleries are represented, including nine Moroccan. The gallery FJ, The Artothèque and Sous Sol Art Gallery have reached the galleries Moroccan Galerie d'art L'Atelier 21, David Bloch gallery, Loft Art Gallery, Matisse Art Gallery, and Galerie Venise Cadre shart-GVCC addition to the two galleries Tunisian Galerie Le Violon Bleu and El Marsa. At their side a gallery in Dubai, Art and Space 'Gallery Arhr of' Saudi Arabia. Among the French galleries mention the arrival of Albert Benamou, Aline Vidal, Daniel Da Prado Gallery, Dix9 Galerie, Galerie Jean Fournier and Besseiche Lartigue, all new entries of this second edition with the Aidan Gallery Russian Gallery and the Gallery Italian Voice. It is joined to the galleries last year: JGM. Magnin A-Galerie Jean Brolly, Galerie Di Meo, Galerie Dominique Fiat Galerie Rive Gauche Marcel Strouk, Galerie Marie Vintoux, Piramidon, and Centre d'Art Contemporani in Spain. The cultural journey of this year testifies to the same extent the ambition of this exhibition combining the best video artists in various projects within the town red. The Colisee, the legendary film in Marrakech, the ESAV (School of Visual Arts) and other venues will host a program desired by the National Center of Plastic Arts with video artists assembled by two sets of collectors: Jean-Michel Attal and Charlotte Jean Conrad and Isabelle Lemaître.

Marrakech Moroccan director Nabil will pay tribute to Ayouch (Oscar nominee) and will present two of his films, as well as a number of young Moroccan artists as Whid and Hicham El Moutanna Jebbari. At the Sofitel will feature the photographic exhibition "Fashion stills, the mode is m'était county," presented by the Polka gallery (Paris). I remind you also that in the former headquarters of the Bank of Morocco, on the Place Jemaa el Fna, there will be an exhibition of photographs and videos by contemporary artists of the Arab world, titled "Images affranchies". I will stop here giving you an appointment at this prestigious fair that Marrakech is proud to host, a major cultural event which brings together art experts, the personality of the Arab world and many fans who find themselves in the splendid Palace Es Saadi, which already applies only the visit. Organization: Art Holding Morocco Expo: Es Saadi Palace & Garden Resort - Rue Brahim El Mazin, Hivernage - Marrakech

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Marrakech Hammam Rituals

The Marrakech hammam ritual: pure moments of pleasure. Hammam treatments, which have been used for centuries, are an opportunity for a delightful moment of peace and calm to awaken your senses. Did you know that one hammam session lasts at least two hours? To start with, you move through a series of increasingly hotter rooms, perfumed with Eucalyptus oil. Then, a hammam specialist

washes you with black soap, scrubs your body with a massage glove to get rid of dead skin cells and (for women) removes unwanted hair with sugar and honey. Lastly comes the deep massage, often with the precious argan oil. Extracted by hand, Morocco's green gold restores the hydrolipidic film, provides increased nutrients and stimulates cellular renewal and oxygenation. It's also an excellent anti-wrinkle treatment. A bath with rose petals or stone treatment complete the experience. Some hammams in the city also offer increasingly luxurious spa treatments.

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Marrakech Beldi Country Club

The Beldi Country Club is a green haven of relaxation 10 minutes away from the city.

"This peaceful garden is the ideal place for those who love plant life, like me. Just imagine fields filled with roses and hundred-year-old olive trees under the benevolent gaze of the Atlas mountains. VEHBQBF2QDS5
I was immediately taken in by the species of cactus including agave and aloe vera, the sap from which is great for healing sunburn, for example. Few people are familiar with all the good properties of aloe. The air is perfumed with aromatic herbs like lemon mint and basil, which you find in the hand-made preparations used in the Beldi's hammam and spa treatments. You can leave it all behind with a stroll amongst the groves or along palm-tree-lined paths, following a few tranquil lengths in the club's elegant pools or a simple but tasty meal made with home-grown produce."

Jane, 36, guest-house owner, Belgium

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Dar Cherifa literary café

Brought back to life by top craftsmen, the oldest house in the Medina has become a unique type of cultural centre.

"This is a beautiful, welcoming house, a wonderful place that breathes culture. Thanks to its considerate hosts, the original concept of literary café means that you can experience art in its true form. Painting exhibitions, sculptures and evening concerts: I was able to cross paths with poets, calligraphers, potters and even colourists eager to share their art, usually around a glass of mint tea or a tasty meal.
The association for the protection of Jemaa El Fna, of which the Spanish writer Juan Goytisolo is a member, chose this as the venue for their conference in support of the legendary square being recognised as part of the oral heritage of humanity. And, in 2001, UNESCO's decision to designate it as such was celebrated here. It is highly symbolic."

Antonia, 31, Spanish director.

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Marrakech or hustle and bustle

Immerse yourself in the city of expansion. Try out new experiences from the range of possibilities on offer to visitors in Marrakech. Be at one with the rhythm of this legendary city, which gave its name to Morocco. Cosmopolitan, international Marrakech, like its archetypal counterparts of Madrid, Paris, Barcelona and London, surprises by its creative energy. The ramparts, gardens and fine palaces of the imperial city's golden age are now the backdrop for cultural, sporting, artistic and economic fervour.  

 1000 Activities In  Marrakech  

 

Marrakech means a change of scenery in the space of short hop with a predictably pleasant climate; it means suffering the agony of having to choose between the 1,000 activities on offer in the city. Will you engage in a feverish spot of shopping or relax with a well-being ritual in one of the city's many spas? Would you prefer to sample a traditional tagine or try out Marrakech-style tapas in the latest stylish lounge bar? You have a choice between blending into the lively crowd in Jemaa el Fna and finishing the evening in a fashionable night club listening to the greatest DJs. Will you go skiing in the High Atlas or be at one with nature in the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas mountains? What is more, these are all reasons why, as soon as you have returned from Marrakech, you'll quickly find another reason to go back there. This way please!

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