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Medina of Essaouira, Essaouira

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Stroll down the atmospheric streets of Medina of Essaouira, the old walled part of the city with historical landmarks and an ongoing sense of tradition all around. Incorporating influences from European military architecture into a typically North African style, the area features many of the usual elements of a medina, such as souks and city walls, while having wider streets and an intuitive grid layout. Take in the battlements around the harbor area, the cemetery in the old Jewish quarter, and the former consulates of European powers, indicative of the seaport city's outward looking nature and growing importance on the international scene. Make Medina of Essaouira part of your personalized Essaouira itinerary using our Essaouira online sightseeing planner .

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• By jalexcarr

  Essaouira's medina is a fabulous taste of Morocco, with interesting shops, lovely cafes and restaurants and a vibrant fishing port. The medina is busy and slightly chaotic but feels safe and...  more »

• By melaniew_comeaspro

  One of a kind experience, you will be happy with this choice! A warm welcome, pick-up service, beautiful stallions, cute dogs to accompany you, very experienced guides who also make really good...  more »

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