Rempart Mogador, Historic ramparts in Essaouira, Morocco.
Rempart Mogador is a fortified stone wall that winds around the medina with several towers and bastions pointing toward the Atlantic Ocean. The structure combines thick wall sections with alternating strongholds that protect the city both inland and from the sea.
Built in the 18th century under Sultan Mohammed III, this fortification transformed an ancient Phoenician harbor into a military stronghold facing the sea. The construction followed a strategic plan to protect the city from pirates and hostile fleets.
The walls blend European military design with Moroccan building methods, showing how two construction traditions came together over time. Walking along them, you notice this mixing in the way they are built.
The walls are easy to access and allow you to walk around the medina on several paths with different viewpoints. Comfortable shoes matter since the path is stony and sometimes steep, especially in early morning or late afternoon.
The walls contain nineteen old bronze cannons from Spain and England, still positioned in their original locations facing the Atlantic. These cannons are silent witnesses to past naval battles and show the international history of the harbor.
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