We left Taghazout with the early-morning commuters to Agadir. Direct to the bus station and two and one half hours by windy road (a few tossed cookies on the way - not on our part though) we made it to Essaouira.
We have found a nice Dar, or a traditional Moroccan townhouse in the Medina, though nothing beats our appartment view and price from Taghazout. Last night we ate, at a communal table with the other guest staying at the hotel - a mix of westerners, a gorgeous meal of soup, salad, fried fish and fruit. Alcohol is readily available at most restaurants, so we have also enjoyed a few polite beverages.
Essaouira is a laidback artsy sort of place. We've found less bother here than in either Marrakesh or Fès and have actually made a few pottery purchses to be sent back to Belfast. Today, we had a surprizingly good experience at a fixed-price pottery shop that also serves as a seller of the local women's argan oil (a local nut) cooperative. Chez Makki not only had a great selection, but the guy there made us gorgeous herbal tea and gave us extra gifts after we had chosen our purchases; all with no need to bargain.
The Medina has reminded us a bit of Cuba with its Spanish-style and decorative doors. Check out the movies, Kingdom of Heaven or the French production staring Jeremy Irons, And Now...Ladies and Gentleman, to see the town in action. Also, it was Orson Wells who first brought attention to this fishing village back in the 50s when he filmed parts of his version of Othello here. The town dedicated a park to him in 1992; however, it is not taken care of and parts of relief image of him have been distroyed.
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