View of Essaouira's fortified walls that surround the Old Town. Morooco, november 2009.

A fisherman chops an eel on a port quay. The majority of fishermen in Essaouira still apply the same work techniques as many centuries ago, i.e. using baits and sailing on small rowboats for two people only. Morroco, november 2009.

A fisherman peers at fellow fishermen after a night shift at sea. Morroco, november 2009.

A fishing boat docks in the port. More modern motor vessels can spend days, even weeks, fishing at sea. Morroco, november 2009.

The fishermen and sailors Said and Abderrahman prepare sardine bait boxes for the following fishing day. Morroco, november 2009.

Said has just prepared his fishing equipment while other fishermen take some rest. Morroco, november 2009.

A fisherman arranges the catch of the day outside Essaouira's fish auction. On an average day, the catch of a fisherman working on his own ranges from 10 to 15 kilos. The catch can be later traded in exchange of a small amount of money. Morroco, november 2009.

Said, born in Essaouira, migrated to Spain by himself in the late 80s and spent 10 years in Galicia. After living on the streets and serving some time in prison, he returned to Morocco. Now, he spends most of his days on the dock, where he works as a fisherman and repairs boats. Said currently lives in Skala, a poor neighbourhood in the outskirts of Essaouira. Morroco, november 2009.

Located in the southeast of Essaouira, Skala is home to many of the fishermen who work in the ports. It was built between the 50s and the 60s after Morocco regained independence from France in 1956. Morroco, november 2009.

A group of youths play in a square in front of the mosque of Skala, in the outskirts of Essaouira. Morroco, november 2009.