Heading for Essaouira

We had another long driving day ahead of us to finally get to the coast.

After a 45 minute drive we already had our first stop in Taroudant. Here we had the opportunity to visit the tanneries and to get an introduction into the process from raw animal skins to intricate leather products (e.g. bags, purses, shoes, hats).

After an option for some extensive shopping, we made it back to the center of town for some more free time – spent around the main plaza and in the nearby souk.

From here we continued towards Agadir and the coast. On the way we spotted a number of goats in the argan trees. At one point we stopped to take some pictures. The fact that we had to tip the herdsman somehow gave it the feeling of a tourist trap (I wouldn’t even be surprised, if they had put the goats into the trees – though later on in the trip, we have seen more goats in trees … without there herders nearby – so it might have been the real thing).

We proceeded to Agadir, where we bought lunch (it was pizza time for me) and continued to a beach further North to actually eat – and take a foot bath in the Atlantic (at an estimated 12 degrees Celsius, there was no way for more than a barefoot stroll).

After lunch we had a further two hours to go – until we made it to this day’s destination – Essaouira.