QraveMedina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador)
Cultural
| Country |  Morocco |
|---|---|
| Year inscribed | 2001 |
| Criteria | (ii) (iv) |
Overview
Essaouira is an exceptional example of a late-18th-century fortified town, built according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture in a North African context. Since its foundation, it has been a major international trading seaport, linking Morocco and its Saharan hinterland with Europe and the rest of the world.
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Source: UNESCO World Heritage List — CC BY-SA 4.0