Essaouira is a very photogenic place on the West coast of Morocco: its fortifications surrounding its white and blue-painted houses lend it a kind of maritime charm. The small harbor is especially worth a visit with its flocks of seagulls and its hundreds of bright blue boats. I only spent one day in Essaouira but […]

ESSAOUIRA

Essaouira is a very photogenic place on the West coast of Morocco: its fortifications surrounding its white and blue-painted houses lend it a kind of maritime charm. The small harbor is especially worth a visit with its flocks of seagulls and its hundreds of bright blue boats. I only spent one day in Essaouira but I could have stayed much longer, just strolling around: fishermen unloading their catch of the day or lifting fishing nets, people coming to buy fresh food or just sitting down for a little chat…


Fishing ships

Fishing ship

Harbour

Blue boats

Cat sleeping

wharf

Walls and cannons

Old city

Storage sheds

Ships and traps

Old city

Seagulls on boat

Men talking

Watchtower

Crab traps

Seagull on fishing ship

Seagulls on rock

Harbour

Fortifications

Seafront

Wicker shop