Skala De La Ville

The stone bastion extends along the Atlantic shoreline with thick walls, military towers, and bronze cannons pointing toward the ocean waters.

French architect Theodore Cornut designed this defensive structure in 1760 under Sultan Mohammed III to protect the port from naval invasions.

Local artists display their paintings and crafts near the ramparts, where visitors observe traditional Moroccan artistic techniques and regional imagery.

The fortress remains open from sunrise to sunset without entrance fees, offering clear views of fishing boats and seabirds from its elevated position.

Eighteen copper cannons from different European countries line the walls, each bearing distinctive inscriptions and manufacturing marks from their origin nations.

Location: Essaouira الصويرة

Address: Old Fortress, 16th Century Portguese canons, Rue Laalouj, Essaouira, Morocco Essaouira

GPS coordinates: 31.51446,-9.77234

Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:43