« One day, one discovery »: a few boats, for sunshine in 2021… Fishing return to Essaouira D-8

In the early morning mist, reach the quiet and sleepy harbour, and be careful to remain discreet so as not to wake those who are still resting.

Admire the rows of boats waiting to be prepared to leave to face the sea.

Encountering a young gull…

…or an old seagull who, just like us, are waiting for the return of the fishermen.

In the meantime, fall under the spell of the freshly repainted boats…

…in Mogador blue.

To hear the cries of the seagulls that accompany the boats north of the harbour…

…and discover a trawler coming from the north which seems to be sinking into the water.

A little closer to the entrance to the port, in the still persistent fog, glimpses of another trawler approaching.

Surprise a seagull in the wind.

With the sunrise, distinguish a quiet boat surrounded by sometimes impressive waves.

Find the seagull in the air again.

And contemplate in broad daylight, some fishermen raising their nets in front of the large beach, south of the port.

Back to the seagull now ready to dive into the sea…

…in the wake of a boat loaded with fish?

No, she suddenly makes a U-turn in mid-air…

…and she is about to seize some fish debris discarded by the fishermen.

Go up from the harbour to the main square and come across a gull with smooth feathers.

Note, from this new point of view, two trawlers a short distance from the port.

Wonder at the fine down of the gull which is resting while waiting for a little more animation on the harbour.

At the end of the afternoon, on returning from a long walk to Diabat, perceive the strident cries of a cloud of seagulls…

…who, from morning to evening, criss-cross the sea in the company of men.

In the calmness that has returned, enjoy the view from the promenade that runs along Mohammed V Avenue.

At sunset, contemplate the trawlers majestically entering the harbour, under the gaze of their eternal companions, the seagulls.

Observe the ballet of the birds and the movements of the men at the bow of the boat quietly crossing the narrow passage at the entrance to the port.

Admire the choreography of seagulls and gulls against a colourful sea background.

Linger a little longer to observe the lantern fishermen, surrounded only by an areopagus of seagulls which now let themselves be carried away quietly by the waters.

Par Nathalie and Jean-Yves

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