139. A cunning plan

CONIL DE LA FRONTERA, CADIZ, SPAIN

Though the streets were deserted
in Vejer de la Frontera,
Roman getting out to take a photo
was less than ideal.

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Wind died tonight. after four days it was getting tedious. Chatting today with new neighbours enthused about a sea side campsite and hour* south of here, Camping Torre de la Peña so we went for a look. The off motorway route took us through the beautiful hilltop village of Vejer de la Frontera. 

Rolled down to Camping Torre de la and after two turns worked out the the campsite was both seaside and hillside divided by the road with the office hillside. Got a welcome from the office and permission to explore with Roman leading the way.

Fantastic views from the village Vejer de la Frontera

On our way round the seaside campsite we fell into conversation with an Aussy couple who have been to Morocco many times and returning, and a wealth of information. While Roman explored their campervan and operated their electric steps they gave me great information about where to stay and were very encouraging regarding Morocco as a place to take the family, knew the campsites and route I am considering and made many excellent suggestions, the best fit for us below. They have stayed recently at all the sites recommended.

1. Day One
1. Take the ferry from Tarifa to Tangier
2. Drive to Moulay Bousselham, Kénitra, Morocco, 130 km
3. Stop the night at Camping International, Moulay Bousselham
2. Day Two
1. Drive to Mohammedia, just before Casablanca, 205km
2. Camping Ocean Blue
3. Day Three
1. Explore Casablanca - it's not flash according to the Aussies
4. Day Four
1. Drive to Marrakech, 270km
2. Stop the night at Campsite Les Relais
5. Day Five
1. Visit Marrakech
6. Day Six
1. Drive to Agadir, 260 km
2. Stay at Campsite Atlantica Parc, the destination I found three months ago and heartily recommended by the Aussies

Jacqueline and Audrey back from Blighty tomorrow. Not surprisingly, they have had a great time. Visiting Seville Friday then hoping to depart for Morocco this weekend. Keen to move on.

*at fifty miles per hour, avoiding motorways