Agadir Trip Overview
The Medina of Essaouira, formerly named Mogador (name originating from the Phoenician word Migdol meaning a « small fortress »), is an outstanding example of a fortified town of the mid-eighteenth century, surrounded by a wall influenced by the Vauban model. Constructed according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture, in a North African context, in perfect harmony with the precepts of Arabo-Muslim architecture and town-planning, it has played a major role over the centuries as an international trading seaport, linking Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa with Europe and the rest of the world. The town is also an example of a multicultural centre as proven by the coexistence, since its foundation, of diverse ethnic groups, such as the Amazighs, Arabs, Africans, and Europeans as well as multiconfessional (Muslim, Christian and Jewish). Indissociable from the Medina, the Mogador archipelago comprises a large number of cultural and natural sites .
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Duration: 12 hours
Starts: Agadir, Morocco
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Agadir, Souss-Massa, Morocco
The Medina of Essaouira, formerly named Mogador (name originating from the Phoenician word Migdol meaning a « small fortress »), is an outstanding example of a fortified town of the mid-eighteenth century, surrounded by a wall influenced by the Vauban model. Constructed according to the principles of contemporary European military architecture, in a North African context, in perfect harmony with the precepts of Arabo-Muslim architecture and town-planning, it has played a major role over the centuries as an international trading seaport, linking Morocco and sub-Saharan Africa with Europe and the rest of the world. The town is also an example of a multicultural centre as proven by the coexistence, since its foundation, of diverse ethnic groups, such as the Amazighs, Arabs, Africans, and Europeans as well as multiconfessional (Muslim, Christian and Jewish). Indissociable from the Medina, the Mogador archipelago comprises a large number of cultural and natural sites .
Stop At: Essaouira Ramparts, Rue Skala, Essaouira Morocco
Departure at 7h:20 am from your hotel.about 170 km by main road to Essaouira,offers some pleasant exploration.3 hours driving to arrive to Essaouira with photos stops in the way :
After 60 km,stop in a nice panoramic view
Second stop to see “flying goats ” on the way and information about Argan tree.
Relax and café in a berber village
Visit the Argan Oil production factory.
The programe includes visit of the medina (old city),Scala (great sea bastion) ,fishing port,jewish quarter and a nice place with lots of character and very relaxing.after lunch you will have your free time to admire the city beauty…
The return will be around 16h by the same route to go … arrival scheduled at 19h00
Duration: 5 hours
