Camels! Beach! Sunset! Life on the Atlantic Coast of Africa in EssaouiraThe Camels came every day to sit on the beach hoping tourists would want to go for a ride, or have their picture taken, or maybe they were enjoying being at home on the sand. EssaouiraWhen we walked to the south end of the beach we liked viewing this rock out cropping we called Camel Rock. This is where the river outflow is mixing with the sea. EssaouiraOn the north end of Essaouira beach is the Port with Morocco’s largest Fishing Fleet. And lots of gulls looking for an easy meal!Near sunset, some of the fishing boats at the Port Bastion — you can see the canons on the top of the Scala, dating back to the Portuguese Era. This area has been in use since the Phoenicians — pre-Roman times. EssaouiraLooking towards the North Bastion and the Medina Skala. A lively square in the foreground before you dive into the maze of alleys of the souks. EssaouiraBut of course some are ‘Too Busy Saving The World’!!!Enjoying the sunset from the North Bastion with the soaring gulls. EssaouiraAFCON-26 has Fan Zones set up around the country to watch the African Football Championships. EssaouiraMorocco made it to the Finals! The Essaouira JumboTron showing all the action — AFCON-26. Afterwards the fans drove around in cars and motorcycles tooting their horns for an hour and a half.Spices are everywhere even in the grocery store. EssaouiraWe had a good chicken tagine and couscous lunch at Riad Mimouna overlooking the sea. EssaouiraWalking through the tide pools — at the north beach — during low tide. EssaouiraHorse riding on the beach at Sunset. Love how the sun melts into the ocean. EssaouiraCan you have too many sunsets??? And with another horse riding on the beach in Essaouira!
