The manager and chef at La Pergola were persuaded to pose for a parting photo, and soon after we left in a "Grand Taxi". We had only gotten to the margins of town when we were obliged by the driver to stop at a café while he had lunch. We presumed the establishment was owned by one of his friend's, and, given that he had been flexible in our negotiations with him, we ordered a tajine as well. An excellent decision.
The tajine, made in a clay pot and baked, included almonds, baked prunes, lamb, carrots, beans, onions, a cinnamon stick or two, cumin...and a few other spices. Readers, if you know the components and proportions of the Moroccan "quatre épices" your comments would be gratefully received.
Then, we were on the road again, heading south along the N1 highway to Tiznit. Here, a permission certificate had to be obtained to allow the Inezgane-tagged vehicle to go all the way to Tafraoute, our final destination.
Tiznit is a small southern town not too far from the Atlantic coast. Dry, flat, but attractive in its own way, with numerous cyclists - a sensible way to get around here.
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