the port was protected by the battery sqala port. You can still find some
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bronze cannons imported from Spain in the 17th and 18th centuries. From the top of the walls, you can discover a beautiful view over the islands Purpuraires. It is in this magnificent setting Welles worked on his film "Othello".
the Port With its traditional shipyards and the comings and goings of its trawlers blue, the port is one of the busiest places in town. In the morning, the auction sale of seafood is an authentic and picturesque spectacle.
Purpuraires Islands (Islas Mogador) South-west of the bay of Essaouira, these islands
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were first inhabited in the 12th century BC. J.C. by the Phoenicians. It is only the first century AD during the reign of King Juba II, the site became a factory of purple. Occupied and fortified the time of Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah Alawi, the islands are now home to a bird sanctuary inhabited by a species of endangered falcon, falcon Eleonore.
The door of the Navy The door connecting the medina in port, was built on the initiative
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of the city's founder, Sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah. It is decorated with a triangular pediment in classic on which is inscribed the expected date of its construction, the year 1769.
The museum Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah This museum is housed in the former palace
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of the Pasha of the city. The ground floor is mainly devoted to local music and Andalusian and also includes objects of various brotherhoods of trance in the city. Upstairs, beautiful collections representative of the regional arts are exposed (carpet, jewelry, weapons, costumes ...).
Moulay Hassan Square Located inside the medina, this Moroccan-style piazza Portuguese
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is the ideal place for a drink. From there you can go to the ramparts and visit the small shopping streets nearby. This strategic location makes the place very much alive because the locals spend all at one time or another during the day.
The beach Essaouira is bordered by a beautiful sandy beach that stretches over 10 km. The icy winds
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from the Atlantic makes sunbathing a bit risky. However, the beach is best known by surfers and windsurfers attracted by the strong wind. Possibility to rent equipment at Fanatic Fun Center.
