Rempart Mogador, Historic ramparts in Essaouira, Morocco.
The fortified stone walls extend for 3 kilometers around the medina, featuring distinctive towers and bastions that face the Atlantic Ocean.
Built in the 18th century under Sultan Mohammed III, these fortifications transformed the ancient Phoenician port into a strategic maritime stronghold.
The walls integrate European military architecture with Moroccan construction techniques, reflecting centuries of cross-cultural exchange between Morocco and European nations.
Visitors can walk the entire perimeter of the walls from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, accessing multiple viewpoints through staircases along the ramparts.
The walls contain nineteen bronze cannons from Spain and England, still positioned in their original locations facing the Atlantic Ocean.
Location: Essaouira
Address: G68H+44X, Essaouira, Morocco Essaouira
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-18:00
GPS coordinates: 31.51535,-9.77215
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:15
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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