Morocco 2015

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Suggy got us invited to a village do, a berber reenactment, guns an all! And several shots as well.
felt really privileged.
 
canopus said:
Two of the three campsites were obliterated in the November floods. The other isn't much to write home about. Sidi Ifni is a love or hate it place. We weren't too impressed but maybe if the weather had been better.
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Spoke to a guy who said he'd just comr from Sidi Ifni and he confirmed only one site open. However he said a brand new site opened couple of weeks ago just north of the town, pretty busy.

dabhand said:
What state is sidi ifni in, is it worth a visit?
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SUGGY said:
And if he had to explain you wouldnt understand cos your not in the know. dont you know but now you know.
Your in the know . You know ....
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I'll have a pint of what he's drinking!

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What Simon is referring to above is actually a village spectacle of Berber Horsemanship that we were kindly invited to in the nearby village of Tilkaid. We were very kindly invited to the spectacle by Suggy and Rosie's friend Mohammed whom they met last year in of all places, the Ford dealers in Agadir. Suggy has remained in touch with Mohammed who has kept Suggy updated on the situation in Maroc after the devastating floods of last November, amongst many other things.

Anyway 12 of us piled into three grand taxis this afternoon for the twelve mile trip to Tilkaid. The taxi drivers weren't even aware of this event which has been organised by Mohammed and several other young men who represent the Association of Al Wahda, Tilkaid and Tanla villages. Their aim is to try to preserve some their heritage and customs. They have set up a temporary museum in the local hall with examples of artefacts and locally made crafts which have been donated by villagers. Pictures of the museum exhibits were posted earlier by Suggy.

This afternoons event was enacted on a large football pitch size piece of land with a large Berber Tent at one end. Horseman assembled at the other end, and then charged towards the Tent (in which were seated about 100 women and children). They raised rifles during the charge and then fired them above the Tent to the screams and chants of delight from the women and children within.

As we were the only Europeans there we were made to feel very welcome and the spectacle was quite something if not deafening at times.

Many thanks to Graham & Rosie for organising for us the privilege of attending.
 

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canopus said:
What Simon is referring to above is actually a village spectacle of Berber Horsemanship that we were kindly invited to in the nearby village of Tilkaid. We were very kindly invited to the spectacle by Suggy and Rosie's friend Mohammed whom they met last year in of all places, the Ford dealers in Agadir. Suggy has remained in touch with Mohammed who has kept Suggy updated on the situation in Maroc after the devastating floods of last November, amongst many other things.

Anyway 12 of us piled into three grand taxis this afternoon for the twelve mile trip to Tilkaid. The taxi drivers weren't even aware of this event which has been organised by Mohammed and several other young men who represent the Association of Al Wahda, Tilkaid and Tanla villages. Their aim is to try to preserve some their heritage and customs. They have set up a temporary museum in the local hall with examples of artefacts and locally made crafts which have been donated by villagers. Pictures of the museum exhibits were posted earlier by Suggy.

This afternoons event was enacted on a large football pitch size piece of land with a large Berber Tent at one end. Horseman assembled at the other end, and then charged towards the Tent (in which were seated about 100 women and children). They raised rifles during the charge and then fired them above the Tent to the screams and chants of delight from the women and children within.

As we were the only Europeans there we were made to feel very welcome and the spectacle was quite something if not deafening at times.

Many thanks to Graham & Rosie for organising for us the privilege of attending.
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So now you all know, well put Ken and thanks to Suggy and Rosie for organising such a lovely cultural experience.
 
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Today was a bit like wacky races with 3 taxis rattling down the road , the leader stopped to pick up " a just a lonely Tortoise " who was crossing the road ... then no 2 taxi ( ours ) had to overtake no 1 as we knew where we were going , what with the wheel bearings and the clutch thrust bearing singing in competition it was another " welcome to Morocco experience " Lol
when we arrived at Mohameds village we had a moped guard of honour by Mohameds Father who had been sat waiting for us to arrive , to take us to the show ground ,
Everyone made us so welcome .
 

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This forum set up is awfull to post pictures on , i lost all the pics and write up, i then re installed them and all the writing and they come out twice.:cry: ......

The pictures are worth seeing twice anyway ... lol

lynda was asked by Mohamed to be the official photographer of the Fantasia event , :coolest:
 
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when we arrived at Mohameds village we had a moped guard of honour by Mohameds Father who had been sat waiting for us to arrive , to take us to the show ground ,
Everyone made us so welcome .
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The taxi's really are knee trembling experience ( non sexual of course) must be a common failing with these 30 year old Mercs:D -thrust bearing, ball joints, knuckle joints, hardy spicers, clutch, brake pads, wheel bearings..... All failing as far as I could make out, but the horn..... It's a bloody good job that worked else we would have knocked a fair few peeps down and flattened a few cyclists
The noise? No, not the shock absorbers, just my head hitting the roof!:)

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Im reading about the demise of Tagazhoute with sadness. Great place to stay, always something happening. Although you could always see the diggers approach ing .

Does any of this years visitors know if everything has gone? Apart from the main bit there was the small triangle on the town side and the rough bit further along where the desert wagons used to go.

I would imagine that they will have to replace it with something to give all the traders back some business - just hope it isnt another Atlantic park.
 
TerryL said:
Spoke to a guy who said he'd just comr from Sidi Ifni and he confirmed only one site open. However he said a brand new site opened couple of weeks ago just north of the town, pretty busy.
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We posted this yesterday on the other site called Morocco Sidi Ifni - hope this helps.
Hi, just to let you know we have today been into Sidi Ifni by bus, the only campsite which appears to be is the municiple one which is full and not very nice, some vans appear to be parking where the buses stop but this may only be a parking area not sure if overnight is allowed. Sidi Ifni is lovely, well worth a visit but we are staying on a brand new campsite just 10 kms from Mirleft and 1/2 hr. by bus to sidi, facilities superb, plenty of space, small supermarket, restaurant, by the coast although to get to the beach is a bit of a climb down, just follow the R104 pass Mirleft and you cannot miss it. Camping Erkounte not in the campsite book as only been open some 5 weeks.
 
jonegood said:
Im reading about the demise of Tagazhoute with sadness. Great place to stay, always something happening. Although you could always see the diggers approach ing .

Does any of this years visitors know if everything has gone? Apart from the main bit there was the small triangle on the town side and the rough bit further along where the desert wagons used to go.

I would imagine that they will have to replace it with something to give all the traders back some business - just hope it isnt another Atlantic park.
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End of an era..the Moroccan King wants to bring his people into the 21st Century..what's wrong with Atlantic Park? have you stayed there?
 
Too many of the locals make their only living of tag beach it won't be long before someone comes up with a alternative
Not just guardians where else can you get art work solar panels body work repairs you name they will do it or know someone that will do it
They have to find a alternative or find a proper job
Pleased to say we actually did it and hope to go back again next year but as they say in moroc. God willing
Inshallah (y)

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