Surprising photos of real life in Casablanca - 1
Published 23 Oct 2018, 21:34 BST
During Eid al-Adha, just after the vendors selling sheep left, kids used it as playground. "This situation reminded me of my childhood. We used to be creative to play because in Casablanca, we didn't have special space for playing," says the photographer.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiColourful clothes of a young girl contrasts with her companion's burka. Most Moroccans are Sunni Muslims, belonging to Maliki school of jurisprudence.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiA horse suns himself near the Atlantic ocean.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiMen share a laugh in the city centre.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiA construction worker operates machinery between musical billboards.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiMirrors reflect those looking for bargains in the flea market in the Hay Hassani neighbourhood.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiSome pause while others pass by a dog digging into Ain Diab beach.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiMade in 1908, the clock tower in the old medina still sets the rhythm of the city.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiA city gathering spot, Moulay Rachid Park welcomes all kinds of activities.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiThe photographer captures exact moments in time that portray daily life in Casablanca.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiAin Diab, a short taxi ride from the city center, is known for beach clubs and nightlife.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiScars stretch across a young man sharing a cigarette break.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiA man's traditional clothing reflects a different era in the Square of Mohammed V.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiAll species feel the salt breeze on their hair in Casabanca.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui Ismaili"[Here's the] place I started breakdancing in 2002, which gave me [a] chance to create a dance crew and travel all over the world for competitions and shows. Also it was the reason that I started photography in 2013, so I try to come back sometimes to breakdance and document some moments," says the photographer of Hay Salama.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiA girl peeks outside in the suburb of Ain Chok.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiAChess plays a big part in the life of photographer Yoriyas, who played from five years old until his teenage years. "I found this cafe by coincidence in 2014 and I just fell in love with it because it's very unique. I want to take pictures there but it was very difficult [and] I don't know nobody. So I decided to practise very hard chess game, every day for over six months, and I started to play with them." After a year of playing together, he took this intimate photo while the match extends after hours.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiPeople play soccer on a sunny day in Place Marechal.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiYoung and old mingle in Moulay Rachid, a suburb of the city.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiSanta greets the crowd at Marechal Square. The second-largest religion in the country is Christianity, but most Christians in Morocco are foreigners.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui IsmailiBeachgoers stay all night in Casablanca.
Photograph by Yassine “Yoriyas” Alaoui Ismaili