Embark on a captivating day trip from Agadir to Essaouira, a fortified town that dates back to the 18th century. Explore the historic Medina, a multicultural center with a rich trading history.
Embark on a captivating day trip from Agadir to Essaouira, a fortified town that dates back to the 18th century. Explore the historic Medina, a multicultural center with a rich trading history.
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Essaouira Ramparts - The Medina of Essaouira, formerly named Mogador (name originating from the Phoenician word Migdol meaning a
« small fortress
»), is an outstanding example of a fortified town of the mid-eighteenth century, surrounded by a wall influenced by the Vauban model. Constructed according to the principles of contemporary European…
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Essaouira Ramparts - The Medina of Essaouira, formerly named Mogador (name originating from the Phoenician word Migdol meaning a
« small fortress
»), is an outstanding example of a fortified town of the mid-eighteenth century, surrounded by a wall influenced by the Vauban model. Constructed according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture, in a North African context, in perfect harmony with the precepts of Arabo-Muslim architecture and town-planning, it has played a major role over the centuries as an international trading seaport, linking Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa with Europe and the rest of the world. The town is also an example of a multicultural centre as proven by the coexistence, since its foundation, of diverse ethnic groups, such as the Amazighs, Arabs, Africans, and Europeans as well as multiconfessional (Muslim, Christian and Jewish). - Essaouira - Departure at 7:30 am from your hotel.about 170 km by main road to Essaouira,offers some pleasant exploration.3 hours driving to arrive to Essaouira with photos stops in the way :
After 60 km,stop in a nice panoramic view
Second stop to see “flying goats “ on the way and information about Argan tree.
Relax and café in a berber village
Visit the Argan Oil production factory.
The programe includes visit to the medina (old city),Scala (great sea bastion) ,fishing port,jewish quarter and a nice place with lots of character and very relaxing.after lunch you will have your free time to admire the city beauty…
The return will be around 15h by the same route to go … arrival scheduled at 19h00.
- Tour guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tour guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- Lunch
Formerly known as Mogador, a name derived from the Phoenician term ‘Migdol’ denoting a ‘miniature fortress’, the Medina of Essaouira exemplifies an excellently preserved fortified city from the mid-18th century. Enclosed by a wall modeled after Vauban’s designs, it blends contemporary European military architecture with North African settings,…
Formerly known as Mogador, a name derived from the Phoenician term ‘Migdol’ denoting a ‘miniature fortress’, the Medina of Essaouira exemplifies an excellently preserved fortified city from the mid-18th century. Enclosed by a wall modeled after Vauban’s designs, it blends contemporary European military architecture with North African settings, beautifully adhering to Arabo-Muslim architectural and urban planning principles. The city’s significance has spanned centuries as an international commerce seaport that connected Morocco and Sub-Saharan Africa with Europe and the world beyond. Further, the city also symbolizes a cross-cultural hub, demonstrated by the peaceful cohabitation of different ethnicities - Amazighs, Arabs, Africans, and Europeans, and multiple religions - Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, since its inception.
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