Down by the harbour, the Skala offers more cannons and picturesque views over the fishing port and the Île de Mogador. Looking back at the walled medina from here, through a curtain of swirling seagulls, you’ll get the same evocative picture that is used on nearly all official literature.
The large working port is a bustling place with plenty of activity throughout the day. Along with the flurry of boats, nets being repaired and the day’s catch being landed you can see traditional wooden boats being made. The boat-builders supply fishing vessels for the entire Moroccan coast and even as far away as France, as the design is particularly seaworthy. It’s also worth visiting the fish auction , which takes place in the market hall just outside the port gates.
