Harbour III

Essaouira - Of Sunshine, Seafood and a Cold Beer on a Patio

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April 25th 2006
Essaouira, my final stop. I can't tell you how happy I was to arrive here to the sight of the beach and ocean, awesome. After two rainy days in Marrakech this is exactly what I needed; a beautiful, laid back spot to relax in before heading back to Casablanca and then home. I had read mixed reviews about this town but I loved it. Stayed right in the medina again (most places were there) but th ... read more

Africa » Morocco » Marrakech-Tensift-El Haouz » Essaouira

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In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularly under Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurate... ... read more