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| Kaouki Beach to Imsouane - 53 miles |
Although we were moving
on today we still had to have Sunday Breakfast so it wasn't the
fastest getaway we could have made but as we're not travelling very
far it didn't really matter.
Opting to take the
minor coastal road, we enjoyed a quiet pleasant drive on an excellent
surface with lovely views before eventually rejoining the main N1,
which for a Sunday seemed quite busy. However the small town of
Smimou was frantic; it was market day which wasn't helped by some
sort of incident which involved the attendance of an ambulance right
in the middle with an incredible number of onlookers getting in the
way – it almost resorted in further injuries despite us just
creeping along. And we thought the UK had rubber-neckers!
But we eventually got
clear and continued at a steady pace, the countryside becoming more
arid and the main vegetation being argon trees; the road seems to be
lined with argon oil and honey sellers. Eventually we took the second
turn-off for Imsouane – we've been along the first...............!
- and climbed through several small settlements and across the
coastal hills. Just before a steep descent into the town through a
road cut out of the rock was an amazing view but unfortunately we
missed the stopping area due to a quartet of Italian motorcyclists
intent on committing suicide trying to pass us! We'll stop on our way
past tomorrow.
Camping Ocean Point is
well signposted just on the edge of town along an incredibly rough
track, which has obviously seen no attention since we were last here
two years ago. Neither, it appears, has the site but they had room
enough for us to find adjoining pitches and we settled in. Compared
to our previous site, this one is a bit rough and ready but
nevertheless clean and tidy. It seems to attract younger folk in old
beat-up vans and some tents as the surfing seems to be a main
attraction. But it has all the necessary facilities and we wouldn't
find it a hardship to stay awhile.
The town itself has
undergone a tremendous amount of development, not very attractive but
then again typically Moroccan – modelled perhaps on the ubiquitous
shipping container it is so square, then painted in bright colours.
The walk down to the beach and town is a bit precarious so we didn't,
but we are aware that fishing is also a major occupation.
An afternoon of hot
sunshine and relaxation before an early night; we'll be quite busy
tomorrow.
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