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| Imsouane to Taket - 89 miles |
After a noticeably
warmer night we managed to get away reasonably early as we had a few
things to get sorted today. The sun, once it had cleared the coastal
hills, was very warm and once again we had the promise of a fine day.
Pausing for a photo of Imsouane from the top of the hill, we then
rejoined a busy N1 towards Agadir, initially very “scenic”
through the hills before dropping down onto the coastal plain.
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| Coast south from Imsouane |
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| Imsouane |
This is surfer country;
huge waves rolling in from the Atlantic onto miles of wide sandy
beaches, it was just unfortunate that there were only a few places
where they could be accessed and it seems the local authorities are
quick to prevent overnight parking. We saw very few motorhomes parked
and those we did see were obviously only daytime parking; we have
heard of folk who got away with the odd night but have also heard
about others being moved on late at night.
However we did spot a
brand new campsite, right on the beach at a tiny settlement about
10km north of Tagazhoute, which obviously hasn't yet got onto the
information sources as there was quite a few empty spaces. We didn't
stop, just made a note of it's location to pass on to others who may
be able to find out more.
A new dual carriageway
road has now been completed, taking the N1 around Tagazhoute and from
which the massive developments that have been made can be clearly
seen. There is still much work going on and looks to be several years
worth yet – Morocco earns a lot of money through tourism so,
although the motorhoming community lost what was possibly the best
location in Morocco, we wish them well.
On, then, to Agadir and
the big Marjane supermarket for probably our last major shop for a
while, as ever very popular with motorhomers judging by the numbers
parked up. Whilst we had lunch Derek and June went off to find the
local Fiat dealer to see if they could sort out his broken mirror;
incidentally the same thing happened to a French van right in front
of us on the road near Tifni. We managed to take to the verge to
avoid the same fate; it seems the minibus drivers are training to be
coach drivers and need to “collect” a number of “trophies”
before they qualify..............!
With no success, but a
possible name, Derek & June rejoined us before we refuelled and
continued south to Takat and the campsite recommended by another
Funster. A few kilometres off the main road this almost new,
apparently French owned, site is situated in the middle of nowhere,
even being some 3km from the coast. However it has nice roomy pitches
and spotless facilities as well as a swimming pool and daytime bar
and restaurant. We found two adjacent spaces, manoeuvering in
sideways to get maximum daytime sunshine, and settled in with a view
to stopping until at least the end of the week.
Being pretty pointless,
we again declined electricity hookup but then discovered the gas
refills offered were of no use to us so we'll head out tomorrow and
get new gas bottles. It's not a problem at the moment but we cannot
keep putting it off.
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