A new adventure to Africa

[MitchandJenny]

Last year
Essaouira was the 1st placed we reached and though yes THIS the start of the real Morocco we came to see and it only got better and the people got nicerfrom there on. Right down to M’Hammid past Zagora.
Now only at Tifnit for a few days then off Southward again.
Mitch

 

[Helen Ariel]

Last year
Essaouira was the 1st placed we reached and though yes THIS the start of the real Morocco we came to see and it only got better and the people got nicerfrom there on. Right down to M’Hammid past Zagora.
Now only at Tifnit for a few days then off Southward again.
Mitch

We have just been saying that. Really starting to feel like a proper adventure now and just loving it. The amazing hot weather today has helped!

 

[15isto2]

We have just been saying that. Really starting to feel like a proper adventure now and just loving it. The amazing hot weather today has helped!

I am in agadir and my weather app says today is 8oC higher than average. Sadly I fly home tomorrow

 

[Helen Ariel]

I am in agadir and my weather app says today is 8oC higher than average. Sadly I fly home tomorrow

Boo

 

[Helen Ariel]

She had cheese for breakfast and a cuddle and then it was time to leave Oualidia. She sat in front of the exit as we made to leave.
Here's my photos of the drive to Essaouira today we decided to stick to the coast road of wing mirror death the 1st section was stunning coastal scenery with awesome lines of swell as far as the eye could see and we passed through several really poor and rough looking places. Lot's of waves and smiles from any kids we passed, lot's of healthy, relaxed looking dogs at each conurbation. One place was absolutely full of horse and carts I thought we'd stumbled back in time.

The second part after Safi was less nice. Nasty, polluted air by oil refineries and then a lot of plastic rubbish strewn across the countryside for miles on end.

My pics from the drive:

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[MitchandJenny]

Nice site near Tifnit called La Palmeraie.
By FAR the best site we have found in Morocco. Extremely smart, well laid out, big
130 places, loads of space and spaces left,
lovely pool, restaurant , great facilities and all for 110 dirhams inc Lecky.
We thought after wild camping on the beach North of Agadir, that we would have few days “comfort”.
Mitch

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

You can have any fish you like cooked for you at the port . It's brilliant.
If you walk from the port into the square where the restaraunts are and keep to the left under the wall its the old part of Essouria and leads up to the old fortifications. But you have to walk past all the shops which is a big distraction

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

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She had cheese for breakfast and a cuddle

My pics from the drive:

No pics?

 

[Helen Ariel]

Oh maybe not. Not great wifi

 

[Helen Ariel]

Nice site near Tifnit called La Palmeraie.
By FAR the best site we have found in Morocco. Extremely smart, well laid out, big
130 places, loads of space and spaces left,
lovely pool, restaurant , great facilities and all for 110 dirhams inc Lecky.
We thought after wild camping on the beach North of Agadir, that we would have few days “comfort”.
Mitch

Thanks we like to do a bit of both

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[Helen Ariel]

Yes we got as far as the cannons today. Not big shopping fans but the things in that alley were lovely and with zero people hassling we actually bought some gifts for the nieces. Back tomorrow for more and some fish and oysters.

You can have any fish you like cooked for you at the port . It's brilliant.
If you walk from the port into the square where the restaraunts are and keep to the left under the wall its the old part of Essouria and leads up to the old fortifications. But you have to walk past all the shops which is a big distraction

 

[MitchandJenny]

Thanks we like to do a bit of both

Mitch

 

[Helen Ariel]

 

[Helen Ariel]

Essaouira photo dump incoming!

The guy with the cap on the left of the pic above stole a whole monkfish from this stall just after this pic was taken! He made the most of the smallholder being distracted talking to the tourists. Couldn’t believe it.

Seagulls picking this net clean

 

[Helen Ariel]

I think everyone must be awake and on the camp WiFi as not sure my photo dump worked. Grrr!
I’ll try again.

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[Helen Ariel]

The harbour was absolutely rammed with boats. Loads of hustle & bustle, and more seagulls than I’ve seen in one place before!

 

[Helen Ariel]

Loads of different types of seafood; lobsters, oysters, shark, sardines, eels, monkfish. Too many to list really, and all being processed on the harbour for sale.

The stalls were all beautifully presented. And no real pressure selling.

The guy in the cap on the left of the photo took advantage of the stall holder talking to the tourists and stole a monkfish! He picked a big one up, had a look at it, put it back down then picked up a slightly smaller one and just walked off with it held down really low by his leg! Couldn’t believe it.

 

[Helen Ariel]

There was so much going on everywhere. Loads of bright colours. It really was a great experience.

 

[Helen Ariel]

The seagulls were picking this net clean.

They really were all around us at one point.

 

[Helen Ariel]

Beautiful day, 31c, a slight breeze, loads of colour & noise. It was a real sensory experience!

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[Helen Ariel]

Lots of cats either waiting for a treat…

Eating their treats…

Snoozing in the sun with full bellies!

We didn’t see them being chased off by the fishermen anywhere, in fact they just seemed to be part & parcel of harbour life.

 

[Helen Ariel]

We left the busy harbour and walked through the fortified walls into the medina.

Past the seafood restaurants where you could eat to your hearts content.

Into the main square. I’m sure that seagull followed us from the harbour!

 

[Helen Ariel]

Towards the medina across the main square.

Out of the blazing sun and into the tall narrow streets of the old town.

 

[Helen Ariel]

Helen being tempted by the coolness of the dark alleys.

As Helen mentioned in an earlier post, there was no pressure selling at all. We picked up a couple of presents for family back home while we were here and are going back today to get a few more things as you can browse in peace.

 

[Helen Ariel]

Salut Maroc indeed! It’s been amazing so far.

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[Helen Ariel]

Up onto the battlements for a view of the big swell that was running.

 

[Helen Ariel]

We’re both looking forward to getting in for a swim & a surf soon!

 

[Helen Ariel]

 

[Helen Ariel]

 

[Mikey RV]

Did you not say anything about the fish being stolen to the owner or the guy who stole it.

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