12th October 2024

A very basic campsite. But we are pitched on grass, not sand or hardcore 😊.  The tent was so wet from striking camp in Spain 4 days ago, there was a puddle in the tent bag.  Facilities are 2 x long drop toilets; a bucket and scoop flush. No showers … there’s the sea 😆.   No fresh water – a salt water well. But only €5 pn. And a fabulous long beach. Think we will only stay a few nights!!!

We also desperately need a laundrette.
We cooked outside with Brian and witnessed a fabulous sun set. It’s lovely to go to sleep to the sound of waves.

13th October – Akchour Waterfalls Walk

We took the car up to Akchour. There are 2 waterfalls of note. We walked to the smaller and much nearer waterfall. Very pretty with lots of mini waterfalls. A popular area with the Moroccans and tourists.

Brian had to explain to many local women that Zoa, a Vislar, had eaten his breakfast and was no longer hungry. Some really terrified. Too many aggressive wild dogs.
We attempted to walk to Gods Bridge, a natural arch. But the path was near vertical, so we aborted. Later to learn that we could have waded the river, but Corrie is water adverse.

Supper was a pre-ordered sardine tagine … yummy. €15 for the 3 of us.

14th October – Beach walk at Oued Laou

Up late. J’s airbed leaked (stopper, so couldn’t patch it), so he’s on the spare 10.5 tog duvet folded over and my pilates mat.  That combined with heavy rain and barking dogs, close by, means neither slept well.

We walked from the campsite a no driving day.

The first cafe had no toilets. And desperate for a European toilet experience, we moved onto the Cafe Bristol (there’s a Hotel Bristol in most large towns).  Lovely toilets, coffee and cake! 

Brian cooked turkey and super tasty lentils.