Arrival

I decided that after a VERY long journey, to start off in an area close to where my plane landed, but still in Western Sahara. Dchira. It's a more... Historical approach on the several things to do and see here, but it's a sight to see!

The main attraction of Dchira is the ruins of the Spanish Fort. This was originally the base that was attacked by the Liberation Army of Sahrawi in 1958. The Spanish lost here to an Army (which was a collection of different tribes) who were fighting to end the colonialism in their country. About 17 years later the Spanish were finally defeated, but this was also the start of a new period of imperialism: this time by the Moroccans.

The remains of the fort of Dchira are impressive when you imagine the violence that took place here. Silent, impressive remains of what used to be a bloodshed. For the Sahrawi, who were killed here, there is still a monument that you can visit... The fort consists of some severely damaged walls, guard towers, and some old abandoned buildings inside the walls of the fort. Some walls have political drawings on them, most of the in Arabic, but a drawing of the national flag of Western Sahara is a clear sign: it's forbidden by the Moroccan government.

But this fort is long abandoned, so I'm guessing I can't stay here tonight. Luckily for me, the capital of Western Sahara, Laayoune, is only a couple miles away! Good night fellow readers!