As I mentioned previously life here is a little slower, but then a lot more social. We’ve got our exercise routines before sunrise, with trips into the colourful souk to haggle with the vendors….we’ll it’s become more like friendly banter. Lunchtimes we’ve gotten into our beach walks, which are always interesting and very relaxing. We are also getting familiar with some of the locals who work the beach (human and animal) understanding a little bit more about daily life for them. The dromedaries (no camels in Morocco) and the horses are really well cared for and are treated with the upmost respect, you can see this when the animals interact with their guardians, there’s genuine affection on both sides. The beach is crescent shaped and very flat it’s also somewhat protected by the island of Mogador, which lies directly opposite. It’s long been abandoned, but was more recently home to a prison and a mosque, which you can see remnants of. Essaouira is a popular surfing and kitesurfing spot as the strong winds and shallow waters are perfect! We’ve decided to enrol in kitesurfing school next week, which should be fun. We took a trip to a very nice spa at the weekend, which was very relaxing indeed, it’s not really my thing, but Rach loves it. World Cup fever has taken over here in Morocco and everyone loves their football and their Country, proud times indeed. A big screen has been erected in the square, against the back drop of the Kasbah wall, which is interesting. Of the circa 27 thousand people who live in Essaouira a good percentage have turned out for each game, creating a fabulous and good natured atmosphere all around….Allez Maroc!
Dream Chasers 