History of Essaouira: From Portuguese Colony to UNESCO Heritage
Salmane
Master Instructor
Essaouira history spans millennia. Ancient Phoenicians, Portuguese colonists (who called it Mogador), and Moroccan sultans all left their mark on this strategic port.
Historical Highlights
15th-century Portuguese fortress remains, 18th-century reconstruction by Sultan Mohammed III using French architect, multicultural trading hub connecting Africa and Europe, Jewish-Muslim coexistence for centuries. The intact fortifications earned UNESCO recognition.
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