Aesthetics of Everywhere

Wandering towards Jemaa el-Fna square, we were thankful for the reprieve from the inland heat of Marrakech (34 degrees Celsius and rising!) and of course for the free wireless Internet access so we could get in touch with friends and family back home. The Moulay Abdeslam Cyber Park is accessible from Mohammed V Avenue, an easy stop for checking your email if you’re going to Jemaa el-Fna. Though gates of the park are only open during the day, we were still able to log onto the wireless network after hours.

If you didn’t bring a laptop or other wireless device, there are small computer stations throughout the park. Supposedly there is a museum of telecommunications as well, but we didn’t have a chance to check that out. Other than this Cyber Park, there weren’t a lot of places to access free public wifi in Morocco – especially in a way that seeks to combine functionality and eco-aesthetics. According to the website, there is a multimedia tour of the garden built on a GIS (accessible by the computer terminals).

Shady spots in the Cyber Park

Computer terminal for public use