Some stories are best told without words.
In Through the Lens, photographers Elaine Van der Merwe-Louwrens and Steph Louwrens invite readers into a deeply sensory journey through Morocco — one defined by light, texture, and fleeting human moments. This visual essay, featured in the new issue of DRIFT Travel Magazine, slows travel down to its most elemental form.
From the indigo calm of Chefchaouen to the sensory overload of Fes’ markets and tanneries, each image captures a quiet truth: travel isn’t only about where we go, but how closely we look. Street scenes, artisans at work, sacred spaces, and intimate portraits unfold without narration, allowing color, shadow, and composition to guide the experience.
Rather than documenting landmarks, the photographers focus on atmosphere — the curve of an alleyway, a cat basking in blue light, spices piled like pigments waiting for a brush. It’s travel as observation, not consumption.
This photographic journey reminds us that some destinations reveal themselves slowly, rewarding patience and presence. It’s an invitation to pause, linger, and reconnect with the simple act of seeing.
Experience the full photographic essay in DRIFT Travel Magazine, Vol. 10 / Issue 01.
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