Essaouira

City ·🇲🇦 Morocco

Population 82,962

Area 135 km²

Time zone Africa/Casablanca

Official website communeessaouira.ma/ar

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Essaouira Unmissables

Essaouira is a historic port city defined by its 18th-century ramparts and UNESCO-listed medina. This collection features the Skala Du Port and Skala De La Ville, which showcase Portuguese-influenced military architecture and bronze cannons. The city’s commercial life centers on Souk Jedid and the bustling fish market near the harbor. Cultural landmarks include the historic Jewish Cemetery and monumental gates like Bab Doukkala and Bab Marrakech, while the Ensemble Artisanal offers a look at traditional thuya woodwork.

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