The End of the Road
In November I kept thinking I would settle down in Portugal, where many roads end at (or seemingly in) waves, as pictured above in Espinho, just south of Porto.
But before that, I wanted to go on one last mission – to Morocco:
Marrakech
Emersing myself once more in an exotic culture. The shapes of Marrakech reminded of the setting of biblical stories
Something is rotten in the kingdom of Morocco. A student protest is answered by heavy police presence
Rainfall tempered the overly touristic atmosphere of Marrakech’s central square Djeema el Fna, whose name can be interpreted as the “congregation of the dead”
Cliché Morocco
Essaouira
Medina life
This hostel is actually better indicated than most in the medinas of Moroccan towns. Faulty google maps locations add to the confusion
Rooftop sunrise in Essaouira
The medina awakens
Imsouane
Imsouane is one of the longest waves in the area. Towering over they bay is a little mosque (left)
It’s called a point break for a reason
Taghazout
Anchor Point seen from Taghazout village
Anchor Point on a bigger day. Ripper and photographer are both local talent – (c) Rachid Africaspirit
La Source
One of too many tourists, here at Desert Point
The best way to go on a Morocco mission
Unfortunately, I failed to find a suitable van in Lisbon, and so I got these views only as a curious guest on this ideal vehicle from close to Vienna
Offroad luxury version
Taghazout jobs: “Car park management” and sales of traditional goods
Locals playing soccer at low tide in Taghazout
Tourism is unbearably strong in Taghazout, both for international crowds and Moroccan city dwellers
Preparing a meal at home for 1.60 EUR
The South
If you decide to go south of Agadir, things become more authentic and less touristy. Mirleft and Sidi-Ifni are certainly worth a trip. The waves may not be as famous as Anchor Point & Co., but you get a lot less crowded peaks and a lot more of the Morocco you wanted to see. Get guiding from Bohcin in Mirleft, it’s very(!) affordable and your best way to find the best wave in any condition.
On the road down south
The old Kasbah ruins at Mirleft
Mirleft
Dinner at the local market
No hen or egg problem here in this inland town shop: If you want chicken, choose yours, get the head chopped off and take it home
Keeps the crows away, and the evil eye too
A modern oasis? Tourism development projects will ruin the Moroccan coastline
Bad luck with the surf in Sidi Ifni. Strong winds can be a problem in the south
The Atlas
Apparently the Atlas had a bigger snowpack than the Tyrolean Alps last December
The Moon
I guess this was it for now with my life enjoying the view from a blue moon
The Gipsy Banker 