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Vibrant Photos Show Life in 1980s Morocco

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In the 1980s, Morocco’s economy was struggling and the war in Western Sahara increased domestic strains. In June 1981 violet riots erupted in Casablanca. Fighting also continued in the Polisario Front Hassan rejected the idea of freedom from the Polisario Front leadership. In 1988, Morocco and the Polisario Front agreed on a United Nations peace plan, and a cease-fire and settlement plan went into effect in 1991.

Here below are some amazing photos that show everyday life in 1980s Morocco.

Also check, Morocco in the 1970s and 1980s.

#1 Traffic on an avenue in Casablanca, Morocco. January 1980.

Traffic on an avenue in Casablanca, Morocco. January 1980.

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#2 Ramparts and fortified walls of the city, Essaouria, 1981.

Ramparts and fortified walls of the city, Essaouria, 1981.

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#3 Moroccan army base during the Western Sahara War in 1980, Morocco.

Moroccan army base during the Western Sahara War in 1980, Morocco.

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#4 The market on Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech, in 1980, Morocco.

The market on Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech, in 1980, Morocco.

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#5 Dyers in the tanners’ souk in Fez, Morocco, in January 1980.

Dyers in the tanners' souk in Fez, Morocco, in January 1980.

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#6 The market on Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech, 1980.

The market on Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech, 1980.

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#7 The cattle market in Aït Barka, in 1980, Morocco.

The cattle market in Aït Barka, in 1980, Morocco.

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#8 View of a minaret of the Golden Apple Mosque (El Mansour) in Marrakech, 1980.

View of a minaret of the Golden Apple Mosque (El Mansour) in Marrakech, 1980.

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#9 Dancers at a traditional Berber gathering in Morocco, January 1980.

Dancers at a traditional Berber gathering in Morocco, January 1980.

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#10 Traffic on an avenue in Casablanca, January 1980.

Traffic on an avenue in Casablanca, January 1980.

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#13 Traditional musicians playing the kamânche on Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech, in January 1980.

Traditional musicians playing the kamânche on Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech, in January 1980.

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#14 Sale of oranges on the market in Chefchaouen, 1980.

Sale of oranges on the market in Chefchaouen, 1980.

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#21 Bendir players and dancers at a traditional Berber gathering in Morocco, 1980.

Bendir players and dancers at a traditional Berber gathering in Morocco, 1980.

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