Atlantic Coastline
Hiking
Essaouira, the ancient and mythical Mogador, which has become
one of the most trendy coast spot, you will enjoy splendid hiking
between dunes and ocean at the slow rhythm of a camel caravan.
Sometimes walk near the sea along the immense beaches which merge
with the dunes, and sometimes along vertiginous cliffs. Splendid
sunsets.
Start the walk at the beautiful castle, once built by the Portuguese.
Walk along the walls alongside sea. You will see a building on
a small island, built as a prison. Sea on this part of the coast
is windy therefore you get wet by the wildy waves of the sea as
it hits the walls. Notice the towers at the end of the seawalls
and go down to the streets of Essaouria to discover its medieval
architecture.
There will be Turkish baths, synagogues shops selling spices and
riads on hidden streets. You will notice the European character
of this cute town as well. There is a little possibility that
you see hustlers here. The atmosphere is more relaxed that the
rest of Morocco. There are coffee houses around as well as European
style patisseries.
For lunch go back to the harbour and sit a while watching seagulls
following the boats and you can have fish at one of the places
at the harbour. Once more you will notice that the shops here
are much different than in Agadir and you will be treated more
as a person than cash-machine and that is a good feeling while
travelling.
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