Blogs from Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz, Morocco, Africa - page 8

After a night in Jerez which included a fantastic flamenco display we made out way to Tarifa to catch the ferry across to Tangiers in Morocco. We missed the 11am ferry by about 2 minutes due to traffic on the road so had another two hours in Tarifa that we had not planned. Tarifa is a lovely little town sitting on the coast. During the summer it is full of British tourists but it was pretty much closed up for the season. We had a good ferry crossing and landed in Tangiers. From there it was a couple of hours in a mini bus to Chefchouen. It was good to move away from the normality of Europe and on into Africa where things are not so predictable. (That is my perspective anyway ... for most of ... read more

I decided that it was time to leave Marrakech. I knew that I was coming back, so it wasnt leaving out of spite in a huffy strop, I just thought that was the best way to do things... After breakfast I headed off the the bus station to head to Essaouira. I knew that I would be hassled by touts, and I knew I would pay a markup if i used their services but time was so tight that I decided to do so just to make sure I caught the bus. I overpaid by about 20 DH... quite a lot on the cost of the ticket but when converted back into the pound, however weak, it was worth saving a 2 hour wait in the bus station. I found myself sat next to a very ... read more

Hi! I'm on holiday with Hannah again in Essaouira, Morocco! This place is really serene compared with the frenzied atmosphere of Marrakech. I'm having a lotta fun eating amazing seafood tagines and sitting in quaint little cafes playing Chinese card games. The camels here are adorable! Hannah took me on a lovely camel ride on the beach, across sand dunes, ending with a few splashes in the sea. The sand dunes are actually surprising steep and it was a bit of a rollercoaster ride! It didn't really help when Hannah started singing and dancing to the soundtrack of Les Mis... Anyway, both the locals and other tourists here are really friendly and there's no concept of political correctness, which is actually quite refreshing! People keep saying 'Konichiwa' to Hannah while walking down the street (despite her ... read more

Oh my god this town is lovely, any of you following my Facebook updates will know I've stayed here sooooo long, a full 7 nights tomorrow, then hopefully I'll be away down south, though things seem flexible till the last moment. The town is so relaxed, so many nice cafes, squares and a special arty feel. I have found a lovely group of people in a close by hostel I have been hanging out with, and just soaking up the atmosphere. A nice art gallery here and there and trying to catch a few sunsets by the port one or other evening. at the same time trying to figure out how to proceed next, for I haven't gotten clear info about if I can get a visa for Mauritania at the border. Once again, like the ... read more

Have temporarily moved on to the little- read huge but only interesting in the ,middle- costal town of Ess... Essou... Essor... to A beatiful coastal town; very windy, here. Therefore I find myself stewing in a pleasant cold, which is a nice change from the last place. Still cannot work the keyboards here.... read more