We continued to do very little for even longer! It was so nice to have finally found a place which was not only friendly but also wanted to set good standards. Our host, Abdul, may not have been the first genuine Moroccan we have encountered but he is definitely the first about whom we never had even a momentary doubt. Part of what we have struggled to become accustomed to is the constant "hassling." Until now there has always been someone either trying to sell something, beg, ask for cigarettes/clothes/bicycles, faux guides etc. etc. Hence, Morocco has not been an easy country to relax in and there is absolutely nowhere to hide; even in seemingly the middle of nowhere a person will immediately pop up! So finding Erkounte Camping is a much needed respite.
Apart from enjoying the sun, we walked on the beach, sunbathed a bit and took tea with Abdul; sweet Moroccan mint tea served with honeyed pancakes.
We thought to leave on Sunday but got only as far as Legzira before turning back for another night at Erkounte Camping. Our neighbour, a lone, French fisherman said he was pleased we had returned, as we always speak to him. Abdul said he knew we would be back! Tonight he cooks for us in the restaurant. It is the best meal we have had in Morocco, a delicious salad followed by the most tasty of fish tagines all accompanied with Abdul's homemade bread. To finish, of course, tea and pancakes! This may of been our Christmas dinner??
Legzira was a place we were pleased to find. For sometime we had been trying to locate an un- identified photograph in the guide book of a large rock arch. We found it at Legzira, it is massive; set in deep red cliffs which reminded me of the cliffs at Sidmouth in Devon, these though are a much deeper red in colour, more the ox blood red of an old Chesterfield. There is more than one arch but it is the largest which really steals the show; Durdle Door would be dwarfed by this beast. Richard commented that I have started comparing places to home. Maybe? Perhaps because the time is creeping on? Not that we will find a cream tea here, though! No matter, back to Abdul for honey pancakes instead.
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