Magical Morocco: Rabat to Agadir
Destination Rabat, Morocco. The wind was from the southwest. We motorsailed from Gibraltar to Rabat.
Entering Bou Reg Reg Harbour with the swell behind us was quite an experience. The marina had sent a guide boat to lead us in. We would be stuck in Rabat for almost two weeks because of severe weather.
We had enough time to take the train from Rabat to Marakkesh. We stayed at this riad in the old medina of Marrakesh.
Essaouira was a step back into history. Traditional dhows built right on the waters edge with hand tools, stone buildings showing the passage of time lining the narrow streets, men dressed in dishdasha, and not in some Disneyesque attempt to impress tourists, made the city enchanting. We were hoping to spend a few days here, but when we realized strong winds approaching had to beat a hasty departure. Instead of checking out this charming city we rushed out of the harbor to get to Agadir sooner than later.
Fishermen on our approach to Rabat
Local fishing boats in Essaouira were painted the deepest blue.
Agadir, our last stop before crossing over to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands.