Beautiful stops and sites discovered in Morocco in March (page 4 of 18)

I’m really enjoying this travel journal and truly discovering Morocco. I use Google Maps to visualize the route and the areas/cities we’re passing through, which so far don’t mean much to me. It’s a real journey just in the names of the villages! I find it quite tricky to pinpoint locations. I guess there are better tools than Google Maps for getting your bearings. 😉 That said, I did manage to find this adorable little port! It’s listed under the label "parc domanial," in case that helps...

Can’t wait for the rest! !

Well, next up is a getaway to Tafedney, a tiny port at the edge of the world. But with more people, more buildings, and a few bars and restaurants...



A warm welcome at the entrance to Tafedney!

A building where the fishermen live, apparently without their families since we didn’t see any women or children.

After fishing, the boats are pulled out of the water with tractors!

We have lunch on the spot at Ahmed’s place. On the menu: Moroccan-style lentils, grilled sea bream, fries, and tea. Everything was delicious! But Ahmed isn’t exactly chatty or smiley—nobody’s perfect! Had a fun encounter with the speed bumps!

Back to the Blue Tajines. A really pleasant evening. Dinner: a delicious couscous ordered since the morning, plus a fresh fruit salad with homemade marble cake... Everything was EXTRA...

And tomorrow, we’re off to new horizons!

Hi,

I really like Tafedney. When I'm in Essaouira for several days in the summer, I spend a day at the beach there with my family. The water is incredibly clear but cold—guaranteed refreshing swim! The beach is as stunning as in your first photo. Usually no tourists around. It’s a spot worth discovering on the Atlantic coast. See you,

Shh!! 😅😅

+1+1+1 ....😎

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I love this kind of reaction... We're on a forum that's supposed to be a sharing site, but we're basically expected to keep quiet when we find nice spots that aren't well-known to tourists. 😕 Later,

It’s just the sign we know and love. A bit of irony. After seeing some magical sites overrun by Instagrammers who are only there for the photo op or to stage themselves, I’ll admit I sometimes say "shhh" 😉. But it’s not meant in a nasty way.

A little humor 😁

In Tafedney, a few years ago, they used to haul the boats out of the water with horses. I must have some photos of that... If I can dig them up.

A bit like the oxen in Portugal before tractors, I still have photos from around Praia de Mira, but I’d need to digitize them.

I really enjoy following your journey through Morocco! I recognized some places and discovered others. Thanks for sharing this beautiful trip!

This tiny port accessible from Tamanar is Imerditfane... Quite a grand name for such a small port!

memories... in the fog in April: a dirty, sad beach, decrepit buildings, a remote corner that looks abandoned, fishermen working hard..

You know, Michèle, it’s thanks to you that I discovered Tamanar, its super-friendly hostel, and the charming surrounding area. So thank you, and have a great day!

You know, Michèle, it's thanks to you that I discovered Tamanar, its super-friendly hostel, and the charming surroundings. So thank you, and have a great day!

That's awesome, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Looking forward to reading more from you.

We left Tamanar and headed back up towards Essaouira, following the coast. Thanks to the forum, we learned about the salt pans. We were curious to see them. It only required a tiny detour, and it was well worth the trip. They were much more vast than we expected, and the color contrasts were stunning.





We were warmly welcomed and looked after by the villagers, who even offered us some fleur de sel.

The tools they use are very simple, and the salt workers aren’t very young. We gathered that this work doesn’t pay much...







It’s definitely a great visit if you’re passing through the area.

We continued our journey to Essaouira. The coast is beautiful, and the sea is close by. The weather is absolutely gorgeous!

And we made our way into Essaouira. We chose not to stay in the medina. We found it more convenient to be in the new town—it’s easier to park the car and much quieter. We prefer peace and quiet, and this spot was perfect. We settled into Riad Salmyia, just a 5-minute walk from the beach. Nadia and Thierry, the owners, gave us a very warm welcome and guided us well on the must-see sights.

I found it so beautiful that I posted the photos twice!

Yes, it’s really beautiful, and we missed this meet-up—what a shame!

We’ll just have to tell ourselves it’s only postponed.

Hi, Great photos. Ida Ouassa or Smimou salt flats?