Had Gharbia Souq

Northern Atlantic Coast


An interesting trip from Asilah is a visit to the lively Sunday market in the village of Had Gharbia, 14km northeast of town, inland off the road to Tangier. Families come from far and wide to this outdoor market to haggle over vegetables, chickens, charcoal and plastic goods from China.


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