The ruining of Morocco surfing town - in pictures

  • 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
    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
    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
    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
    Graffiti highlights the beauty of Imsouane before the bulldozers moved in
  • Residents wanted the cultural fabric of the town to be protected
    Residents wanted the cultural fabric of the town to be protected
  • Some now head for the shore to seek solace amid the destruction
    Some now head for the shore to seek solace amid the destruction
  • But some Imsouane residents were left homeless
    But some Imsouane residents were left homeless
  • Much of the town, recently so picturesque, is now in ruins
    Much of the town, recently so picturesque, is now in ruins