Bulldozing in the surfing town of Imsouane, Morocco, where some residents were given only a day's notice to leave their homes. All photos: Nick Pescetto for The National
They were given little explanation, other than that the properties were technically illegal because they were unlicensed, despite many lived in their homes for decades
Magic Bay in Imsouane, a town where surfing and fishing are popular, offers a glimpse of the area's beauty
Graffiti highlights the beauty of Imsouane before the bulldozers moved in
Residents wanted the cultural fabric of the town to be protected
Some now head for the shore to seek solace amid the destruction
But some Imsouane residents were left homeless
Much of the town, recently so picturesque, is now in ruins
