Zagora

When we reached Zagora we called on Ali Nassir who had a truck repair business just off the main street in town.  Tony wanted a few modifications done to the truck plus a change of oil and oil filters, drive belt replacement and the fuel filters changed.

We spent the next day parked in the busy street outside Ali’s workshop and, by the end of the day most of the jobs had been completed.  We would return in a couple of days to have a glow plug replaced and to pay the bill (£315).

We stayed at the Palmeraie d’Amezrou camp site run by Himi and his family.  Despite Covid having put his business under huge financial strain, things were looking quite prosperous at the site.  He had a good turnover of European visitors and most stayed two or three nights.

They were building more guest rooms and had even installed  a small swimming pool.  The night time temperature was 5° and, although it rose to 22° during the day, it was not enough to warm the water to bathing temperature.

Himi was his usual cheerful self and an excellent host. We made full use of the restaurant and each evening our meal was cooked either by Himi or his wife.  One day Himi was discussing with us whether we should have beef or chicken with our couscous.  I commented that my old teeth couldn’t cope with beef if it were tough.  With an impish grin Himi assured me that the cow would be younger than me!  Another day he showed us couple of huge T-bone steaks, asking if we wanted them for supper.  Yes please!  They were expertly cooked on a wood fire and were succulent and very tasty.  The cost of our stay at Himi’s was £50 per day, which included our lovely meals accompanied each evening by one bottle (at least) of chilled Moroccan rosé wine.

PS After staying at Himi’s for six days there was still no sign of the glow plug although it was always promised for the following day.  It was getting time for us to move on with or without the glow plug  . . . .