Des Iles Essaouira

... in that bitty "Title" box that travelpod offers. Thus... my "OMG...Ack!" above.

Whatever. What no doubt you're far more interested in is - whattheheck I've been up to this past week, yes?

Many, many adventures. A dizzying array of sights, sounds, people, experiences.

But perhaps I best rewind here and post a bit at the earlier dates at each location in Morocco.

Stay tuned...

... behind the fish stalls – where your freshly bought seafood is placed on a bbq and a few minutes later its in front of you on the table ready to eat.

Anyone who knows me well, will know that I don’t eat any kind of fish or seafood (except fish fingers – which don’t really count as fish, lets face it) – its been the longest psychological battle in my mind over food and I’ve no idea where it came from, I just have never been able to ...

... in there, the food was delicious again. I absolutely love Moroccan food, I am definitely going to purchase tagine pots and cook tagine at home, I’m addicted to it!!!! This time I have Tagine de Kefta, which Alex tells me is one of the most traditional dishes for the area – and essentially it is meatballs in tomato sauce with a poached egg on top, another firm favourite for me.

Afterwards we walk round the harbour to look at all the ...

... workshop where local masters make different and and extraordinary things using the tree Thuja. Diiferent small souvenirs, tables, boxes, cupboards, hangers, toys... All that can be found here, such beauty things...

Then we had some free time to walk around the city and shops by ourselves, and then we met again to go to Agadir again.

While on the road, we saw local trees Argan ...

... of the natives as well as the tourists, the gnaoua music whispering in the
background. The hotel is located in the heart of all that is happening in Morocco.



If you aren't sure how to start your day, a friendly hotel concierge would be more than happy to


be of help to you. The staff, though discreet, is always at your call to meet your individual


needs. Whether ...

... The road to Essaouira is partly along the coast where some huge waves attract surfers, but at 17 degrees water temperature at this time of the year, it appears somewhat pale compared to Hawaii. So I guess they come here if Daddy's cheque didn't arrive in time for the flight to Honolulu. Essaouira is a town with a great atmosphere. It is right next to the coast, a walled city that looks unchanged ...

Last day in Essa and the end of the trip is drawing near as well :( Did a bit of shopping today and got offered the moroccan version of viagra - not entirely sure that was a compliment, but hey :) Had ice-cream for 10DH (AUD$2), then had lunch, so basically spent the day eating. Also watched the fisherman fixing their nets and bringing in their catch from the port as well. Left at 3pm to catch a bus to Marrakesh ...

... restaurant with rooftop views of the main square (Place Moulay Hassan) and the seascape. I couldn't help but notice the table beside me and the young Moroccan tour leader dining with his tour group of rather dense Australians who felt the need to educate him about Australia as they gradually became drunker. Almost every sentence of theirs began, "In Sydney.......:" or "In Australia.................." I don't quite understand why people who are ...

... an early night on the hard earth floor, leaving me watching Al Jazeera and sharing a meal with this nomadic family and our guides. Watching the channel here and 2 reels burn in my mind - 1 of a US tank burning in a place where it probably wasn't sent an invitation to, and 1 of a meeting somewhere in the Arab world with literally 100's of ministers of some sort greeting each other in the traditional way of 4 kisses on the cheeks. If everyone gets their introductions, then there ...