At last, a peaceful night's sleep! Why couldn't every night be like this? Feeling relaxed, not having the stress of driving today, we did the washing, tidied Marge, and walked along the seafront to the town to buy fruit, stopping at a seafront cafe for refreshments. We felt chilled.
Asilah is a very nice town. Fifteenth century ramparts, built by the Portuguese which have stood the test of time house the whitewashed walls of the Medina which was being given a coat of paint in readiness for the holiday season which begins here on July 1st.
During the summer artists come from all over the world to paint street art on these walls. Since our last visit here almost four weeks ago the town has undergone a transformation. Painting, rubbish removal, shrub and tree trimming, and watering is happening everywhere in readiness for the visitors.
There's no health and safety here. Wooden ladders and platforms do the same job as secure steel scaffolding back at home. We really like Asilah. It has a relaxed vibe and feels very safe. However, they do like a 'bit of bling' here. The land train looked very Christmassy, but obviously not, as this is a Muslim country. Food trucks adorned by rope lighting that lit the pavement showcased the fun side of Morocco.
And on the subject of health and safety, doesn't everybody have a light switch at waist level in their shower? Common practice here. Please don't try this at home!
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