Essaouira
43 €
Ancient Portuguese City 1 Day 07:30-18:00
The medina of Essaouira, formerly known as Mogador (the name comes from the Phoenician word Migdol, meaning 'small fortress'), is a good example of a mid-18th century fortress century surrounded by a Vauban-inspired wall. Built according to the principles of modern European military architecture, in a North African context, in perfect harmony with Arab-Islamic architecture and urban planning guidelines, it has played an important role. an important role as an international port and housing estate for centuries.
Sub-Saharan Africa with Europe and Rest of the World. The city is also an example of a multicultural center, as evidenced by the coexistence of different ethnic groups such as Amazighs, Arabs, Africans and Europeans, as well as several confessions (Muslims, Christians and Jews ) since its founding. The Mogador archipelago, inseparable from the Medina, conceals a large number of cultural and natural objects of exceptional universal value. Its relatively late foundation compared to other medinas in North Africa was the work of the Alaouite sultan Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah (1757-1790), who wanted to make this small town on the ;Atlantique a royal port and the most important commercial center of Morocco. , open to the outside world. Long known as the port of Timbuktu, Essaouira has become one of the most important Atlantic trading centers between Africa and Europe at the end of the 18th and 19th centuries. Essaouira is an excellent example of a late 18th century fortress city built in North Africa according to the principles of European military architecture of the time. Since its creation, it has been a leading international trading port, linking Morocco and the Saharan hinterland to; Europe and the rest of the world.
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Departure from; 7:30 am from the hotel, heading north, Essaouira is at 173 km from AGADIR is almost 3 hours drive,
The Agadir-Essaouira trip is a coastal trip with a view of the Atlantic, many photo stops along this magnificent route:
1. 60 km from Agadir, a magnificent panoramic view of the sea
2. Photo of goats on the argan trees
3. Coffee break refreshing. 4. Visit to the female oil recycling cooperative (optional).
When you arrive at Essaouira, there will be a guided tour of the entire Medina (old town) to discover the hidden places of the city, as well as La Scala, the Portuguese cannons, the lively alleys and the port fishing where you can
watched several boats all arranged and painted blue. After lunch, free time to admire the beauty. from this beautiful city of Essaouira, or Mogador
Return around 3 p.m. on the same route, arrival at 6 p.m.
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Price in euros: 43
Price in dirhams: 430
Duration: 1 day 7:30:00 _ 18:00