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Walk through Essaouira’s medina and port

A day on foot between the fortified medina, ramparts and fishing port, guided by the MOP Essaouira feature.

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Walk through Essaouira’s medina and port
The MOP experience

What you will experience

The route connects Essaouira’s documented landmarks without imposing a service: medina, ramparts, port and Atlantic cultures.

Moments not to miss

  1. Fortified medina
  2. Atlantic ramparts
  3. Fishing port
To better understand Essaouira

Essaouira: fortified medina, port and Atlantic cultures

Essaouira, formerly Mogador, lies on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. Its walled medina, port, winds, workshops and musical traditions make it an immediately recognisable destination. Yet the city is richer than the image of a bohemian retreat where time has stood still. Founded in its present form in the 18th century, Essaouira was designed as a port city open to…

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MOP shares carefully chosen stories, advice and experiences to help you discover Morocco at your own pace. And when a partner can make part of your journey easier, we simply let you know.

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