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Driving north again now up the west coast which is very windswept and rocky,not unlike the Atlantic coastline in Portugal. Essaoura our next port of call is the most popular Atlantic coastal town in Morocco. Inside the town walls is a labrynth of narrow lanes, whitewashed houses, tranquil squares and tiny artisans workshops, in fact there is a bit of any arty feeling about the town in general. Essaoura also has a busy working port and the fortified harbour is a hive of activity with netts laid out on the quayside, boats unloading their catch and seafood sizzling on outside grills. for about £3 you can have a fabulous selection of the days catch for an excellent alfresco lunch.
 We took the van to be handwashed and it was £3 done by a guy with a mop and bucket and he cleaned the scooter as well for that!!! We strolled along the sandy beach watching the locals playing football and basketball whilst further along were camels and horses to ride. We went back to the campsite to prepare our Tajine Pot a traditional Moroccan stew made in a clay pot over a small charcoal fire which we bought a few days ago. It was a dish made with lamb and prices and was pretty tasty for a first attempt.
All in all Essaoura is a great place for a few days of rest after being on tthe road for so long and is one of those places you could end up staying for weeks, especially as we could buy a Daily Mail here, sit at one of the many cafes, sip coffee and watch the world go by very slowly. Walking through the market here is a leisurely experience even though there are quite a lot of tourists, just walk one or two lanes back from the crowds and the old way of life is still there and the majority of taxis for locals here are merely horse and trap.
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