Morocco, Seaside Essaouira

 

Walking along the shoreline, I am given another perspective of this charming coastal town.

 

 

 

Vendors carry trays of local pastries for sale while a group of kids gather near the water to fish. As I head towards an old fort in the distance, I make a brief stop at stands filled with the fresh catches of the day.

 

 

Fresh Fish

 

 

 

Here I solve the mystery of the flavorful fish I had for dinner the previous night in Marrakesh.

My guess confirmed. It was eel.

 

 

 

 

 

  Just before entering the old fort colorful blue fishing boats scattered around add a nice touch to the coastal landscape.

 

 

 

A $10 dirham entrance fee and I get an elevated view of the city along with a chance to share a part of it's history.

 

 

 

 

 

Off shore is an island once used as a prison and below me is a very active fishing port and market area.

 

 

 

 

 

The wind is howling up here and steals my Chicago Cubs baseball cap. I hope some Moroccan will recover it from the sea below and become a Cubs fan.

From the fort, we make our way to the beach which has a wide firm sandy area. Here you can do windsurfing, kite sailing or even take a camel ride.

 

 

I find it ironic that the water is so cold beneath my feet.

However, it does stop too many from enjoying being here.

Especially, the kids.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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