Moving on from Ifni

Mohammed Halib, a Nomad

12th April

Time to move on. Packed up and showered by 11am and on the road. There was a thunderstorm during the night and heavy rain has fallen, which is evident everywhere with rivers flowing and mud on the road. It's a beautiful run through the mountains to Guelmim but not that far so we are at the crossroads by 1pm and chose the road to Tighmert and its large oasis. It was either that or a 50 mile drive to the coast and as we've just come from the sea, an oasis sounds good. 

We have a slight problem at the oasis as we run out of road looking for a campsite, it sort of changed into a muddy track. Not to worry, a kind chap hops in the van and directs us to the spot we weren't looking for!!!!

Yet it's a lovely place and with only one other van camping, we stop for a night. 

We're in  the mood for adventure, so we decline a guide to show us around, turn on the gps and head into the palmery! 

This way?

It is a maze of alleys and paths but with our pocket gps we can always find our way back. 

Nice shadows

Deeper we go! and happen upon a museum! A museum of Nomad life and history. Salam speaks English and enthusiastically gives us an in depth tour of his culture. You name it and it's on the walls, if you didn't know what it was, Salam could tell  you!

So many things with so many uses and so much history! We of course need a cup of tea and waiting handily is Mohammed the enchanting Nomad, who really is a charmer.He is intoxicating. More stories and smiles and handshakes , even kisses on cheeks. Yes, there were some items you might like to buy! well of course there are and buy we did, a brooch and a bracelet worth every dirham we paid as the experience alone was worth paying for. We chuckled all the way back to the van, as we are not lost thanks to gps, as the evening draws in. 

Mohammed and Salam

The journey continues

Layla Saida

The Berber Beynons xxx