Essaouira, Morocco

Essaouira lies on the Atlantic coast of Morocco north of Agadir.

The main attractions lie in the Medina and the old fishing port

Inside the room someone was preparing food and every so often threw a piece to the cat.

Shopping in Essouira was a real pleasure after the suq in Marrakech. We were able to brouse quietly along the streets of the Medina.

We bought a fish in the market. We had it gutted and then took it to a grill where it was cooked and served with salad and chips, so good!

The High Atlas Mountains, Morocco

The High Atlas Mountains of Southern Morocco 

The beautiful Majorelle Gardens of Marrakech

The gardens were designed by a French artist, Jacques Majorelles after purchasing the land in 1924.

The gardens were first opened to the public in 1947.

In 1980 Yves St Laurent and Pierre Bergé acquired the gardens and restored them.

They are held in trust to ensure they survive and are one of the most popular attractions in Marrakech.

Memorial to Yves St Laurent

After his death his ashes were scattered in the gardens and this memorial was erected.