Rachid took us into a carpet shop owned by friends where after fresh mint tea and a flamboyant display of many carpets Lisa and Tommy fell under their spell and purchased two. We viewed shops selling a wide assortment of items, purchased fresh fruit and nuts at very reasonable prices and never once did we see any non-locals or tourists.
For four hours Rachid guided us through the medina, stopping to point out various sites with a special focus on old doors. After we’d fueled two taxi vans with Rachid to take us to Tétouan, a large city with a vibrant medina, or ancient walled inner city.
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The police/immigration officer knew I’d earlier emailed the marina office about hiring a minivan and driver to drive our crew up the mountain to the city of Chefchaouen and while I filled out passport entry cards he rang a friend of his whom I spoke with on the phone.īy the time I’d completed clearance, our guide, Rachid, showed up, came aboard and learned exactly what we wanted to see. Checking in was painless: first the marina office, then police/immigration who have a tiny office open 24 hours per day within the marina building. We were surprised by how few boats were in the large marina. After making a 90 degree turn just inside the breakwater, we ended up at the fuel dock where an attendant motioned us to tie up. Upon landfall, we spotted Marina Smir’s breakwater several miles off and, after calling them on the VHF radio, we entered the channel. On the 165-mile passage from Cartagena to Morocco we encountered some of the most intense and fast ship traffic we’ve ever seen. When planning our 2017 expedition two years ago, getting to check out Morocco and Spain’s Balearic Islands were two of the reasons for leaving the South Pacific. Both recommended Port Marina Smir, just 30 miles south of Gibraltar. Morocco has held a fascination for many years with us, fueled by the pictures and stories from previous expedition member Jack Hoopes along with Vickie Vance and Roland Olsson aboard Bella Luna. In the cool evening, Amanda and I again enjoyed wandering through the pedestrian-only marbled boulevards that were filled with families and friends out socializing. Perhaps it’s the absence of tourists and party goers, or maybe it’s just the location and super helpful marina staff but Amanda and I really wanted to show our new crew this beautiful city.Įven though rain threatened our crew were each eager to explore the city and after visiting the outdoor Roman amphitheater they hiked all over the old town center. We completed the Marine Weather I class the following morning and then set off on the 165-mile passage to Cartagena, Spain, which had been by far our favorite stop between Gibraltar and the Balearic Islands on our last leg. Although it was Friday night, we found a secure place to anchor at Las Illetas and the next morning several of us went running along the waterfront.Īfter completing orientation, we set sail for tiny Isla Tagomago, 60 miles away and off the east coast of Ibiza where an evening snorkeling and a colorful sunset dinner rounded off a perfect day.
After lunch, we practiced Lifesling Overboard Rescue as we sailed to our evening anchorage, five miles to the west. From Mallorca in Spain’s Balearic Islands, to Morocco and then the Canary Islands, the crew of Mahina Tiare had one adventure after the next (published March 2018)Īs soon as our Leg 6 crew came aboard our Halberg-Rassy 46 Mahina Tiare, we departed La Lonja Marina Charter for lunch at anchor on the waterfront in front to the huge, 1250 AD Palma, Mallorca, cathedral.
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