شاهد: مصور فرنسي يوثق الحياة بالمملكة ويصف الحصول على فيزا سياحية بالأمر الشاق

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صحيفة المرصد: نشرت صحيفة الديلي ميل البريطانية صوراً تصف بها جمال وروعة الحياة "بالمملكة العربية السعودية" التقط تلك الصور المصور الفوتوغرافي الفرنسي "إريك لافورجيه" والذي علق على أنه ليس من السهل الدخول إلى السعودية حيث أنه للحصول على فيزا سياحية يحتاج الشخص للحصول على كفالة من وكالة سفر أو شركة محليين وقد يحتاج ذلك لعمل شاق لأنهم بالفعل يكسبون مالاً وفيراً من سياح الحج المسلمين فلا حاجة لهم في استقبال غير المسلمين. ثم تأتي مرحلة القوانين, حيث النساء تحت سن ال 30 لابد من مصاحبة أزواجهن لهن أو إخوانهن (محرم) وغير مصرح للثنائي الغير متزوج أن يسافرا معاً وحدهما, كما أن النساء لابد أن يلبسن اللباس الأسود والذي يدعى "العباية", و الرجال يقبلون بعضهم من الأنف عند لقائهم, ولكن يقول السد "لافورجيه" أنه مجرد الدخول للمملكة فأنت منغمس تماماً بعالمٍ مرحبٍ و عجيب على حد تعبيره كما أنك محاطٌ دائماً بل عالقٌ بحراسة من الشرطة, و عرضت الصحيفة الإنجليزية صوره الخلابة التي اتخذها خلال 15 يوماً هي مدة رحلته بالمملكة عام 2012 بألبوم أطلق عليه "رفع (الحجاب" عن الحياة بالمملكة). Facing the facts: Nose-kissing is how men greet each other in Saudi Arabia This modern exterior at in a mall in Jeddah - the largest city in Makkah Province, and the second largest city in Saudi Arabia - represents a different style, Mr Lafforgue said. Jeddah is considered the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia 'Forget mingling with women in Saudi Arabia,' said Mr Lafforgue. 'The only ones you can chat with are the Somali girls like the one pictured. You won’t see them driving though as they are not allowed to' Winging it: 'Falconry has been known in Arabia for thousands of years,' said Mr Lafforgue. 'Different abilities for hunting are traded in the region these days' 'If you find a door open, you can enter, have a seat and drink coffee or tea and eat dates,' Mr Lafforgue said. 'There is always someone, most of the time an Indian guy, there to welcome you. Of course, this hospitality rule does not work in the big cities, but in the little villages.' Lafforgue said that he drank litres of tea and coffee and ate kilos of dates 'It's a great experience to be in the Saudi desert during sunset,' said Mr Lafforgue. 'The temperature of the sand plummets a few seconds after the sun disappears. The tourism organizations do not want tourists to sleep in tents in the desert as it gets too cold' Mr Lafforgue said: 'Madain Saleh [pictured] features well-preserved monumental tombs with decorated facades dating from the 1st century BC to the 1st century AD. With its 111 monumental tombs, 94 of which are decorated, and water wells, the site is an outstanding example of the Nabataeans' culture that you can visit without any tourists' Mr Lafforgue revealed: 'Many Saudis keep their old houses to visit on Friday or at festive times. They are happy to welcome foreigners to show their cultural heritage' 'No, you’re not in a swiss chalet but under a tent in the desert,' explained Mr Lafforgue. 'Urban families love to stay a few days in the desert and welcome the foreigners' 'Every bedouin will offer you a taste of fresh camel milk,' said Mr Lafforgue. 'I must say that I did not want to drink it as I recalled the French president Mitterrand drinking some in Mauritania and having his face turn green. I hear it's delicious' 'Saudi Arabia is the third-largest date producer in the world,' revealed Mr Lafforgue. 'The sellers had all gone for prayer and the religious police punish the ones who cheat' 'Old Jeddah is considered a cultural landmark,' said Mr Lafforgue. 'This is partly due to its unique architectural heritage that reflects the original identity of the Kingdom. Surrounded by walls, the old area had grown vertically through the ages. This area is also close to the sea and many terraces were built on building fronts to take advantage of the water views' 'Saudi Arabia has more than just desert,' said Mr Lafforgue. 'The Al Faifa mountains (pictured) are 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) high. They have become a place where many Saudi people from the coast come for fresh air' 'The flower men live in Yemen and Saudi Arabia,' said Mr Lafforgue. 'This one has put some fragrant flowers and dried herbs on his head, and a cotton ribbon tied around to hold it all together. They still live in a very tribal way and do not like to meet foreigners. Meeting them in the souq of Al Farsha is a special time as you need a police escort and a lot of diplomacy to go in the area' This is a house in Khamis Mushayt, Aseer area. 'Many of the modern houses are still brightly painted inside,' said Mr Lafforgue. 'This work is made by women and has become an art' 'The houses in Khamis Mushayt are made of mud,' said Mr Lafforgue. 'To protect it from the rain, people put some stones to let the water drain properly. The huge walls are the best way to keep the cool temperature in summer time. At the top, there is a terrace' Some villages are protected by a wall Inside some of the old houses some newer decorations can be seen like this one that features guns The old souk of Jeddah is the best place to see local traditions, like the making of the chicha for smokers, according to Mr Lafforgue Mr Lafforgue described how in the Tihama Area near Yemen you still can see camels making sesame oil 'like in centuries past'. This is Far from the wealth from Riyad, he said This image was taken during shopping time in the Najran souk, Mr Lafforgue said. He continued: 'In many parts of Saudi Arabia, it is believed that a woman's place is in the home, caring for her husband and the children. By contrast, in places like Jeddah, a town on the red sea, you can see a real difference. Women can share a table with men in the restaurant and even have a smoke' In the Abha Souq, you can see what the women wear under their black dresses, said Mr Lafforgue Camels are coveted in Saudi Arabia. Mr Lafforgue took this picture at a site in Abar Hima