Alexandria Aka Magic Carpet Land (1963)

Alexandria, Egypt. Various shots of a horse and carriage travelling through the streets of Alexandria, past the beaches and Ramla Square. Various shots of Ibrahim mosque and palm trees. The carriage rides towards an ancient castle - Quait Bai Fort. Good shot of the fort. Various shots of Pompey’s Pillar and a stone sphinx. M/S of an old fisherman mending his nets. Various shots of a couple drinking cocktails on a veranda. Various shots of sailing boats in sailing around the old harbour. Two Egyptian fishermen are seen on the river in a traditional punt. M/S of fishermen - one man, standing up to his waist in sea, throws a net into the water. The man brings over his net, full of fish, to the man in the punt. More shots of the horse and carriage. L/S of the modern sea front. L/S of sea lapping sand, hotels in the background. Point of view shot from inside a car, going past palm trees. L/S of the Montazah Palace. Various shots of holidaymakers splashing in the sea and sun