0202. No hotel town (Mor 051--new)

Late afternoon, back in Berkane I gambled that I'd be able to find a place to stay in Zaio, the next town down the road... nope...

I still set out quickly to explore the town--figured I'd worry about lodging afterward.  The town is situated right at the base of the mountains with a great view of the valley from the "top end" of town.  The cool evening breeze felt great as I hiked up to the edge of the mountains to get a look...

Only a couple of hash smokers hung around in the rather dingy plaza where I parkbenched, so I didn't stick around too long.

Would've liked to have dwadled in Zaio longer, but with no hotels, not a whole lot of late night transportation and not in the mood for going around asking folks for a place to stay,  I fould a taxi kbir heading to Nador.  It was just me and another passenger--the other guy suggested we each pay double fare so the taxi would head out sooner... Being the miser that I am I refused...

"Good luck finding a bus at this hour" the driver snorted...

Finally he caved in and we headed out... He picked up a few more passengers on the way, and I only payed single fare--so it ended up being a win win situation...