Bab Sbaa, City gate in Essaouira, Morocco.
The Bab Sbaa gate features two entrances connected by a covered corridor, flanked by small pavilions that now function as exhibition galleries.
Built in 1866 during the expansion of the Kasbah, architect Houssein Gannoun El Fassi designed this gate under the reign of Sultan Mohammed Ben Abderrahmane.
The gate's Sherifian architectural style incorporates square battlements and rounded structure, reflecting traditional Moroccan design elements within the medina walls.
Located near Place Orson Welles, the gate serves as a primary taxi stand for blue cabs and provides direct access to Dar Souiri and the tourism office.
The structure measures 12.7 meters in width and 5 meters in height, with its corridor spanning 7 meters wide and 4.5 meters high.
Location: Essaouira الصويرة
Address: Essaouira, Morocco Essaouira
Phone: +212630833123
GPS coordinates: 31.51133,-9.76984
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
The UNESCO-protected Medina of Essaouira displays 18th-century Moroccan architecture. The fortification walls with Portuguese cannons enclose traditional souks, synagogues, and mosques. The fishing port with blue and white boats and the 3-kilometer beach define the maritime cityscape. The palaces, religious sites, and museum preserve the region's cultural heritage.
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