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About Essaouira

Essaouira, formerly Mogador, is a historic Atlantic port city in the Marrakesh-Safi region. Renowned for its UNESCO-listed medina...

News in Essaouira

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Synthesis of a composite and ancient civilization
23 Jun
News Essaouira
Synthesis of a composite and ancient civilization

Due to its location as an Atlantic port that has seen various civilizations pass through over the...

Abusive parking bans in Essaouira
14 Apr
News Essaouira
Abusive parking bans in Essaouira

It is total anarchy on Al Massira Boulevard in Essaouira. For several years, most shopkeepers have...

An edition under the sign of exchange and novelty
10 Apr
Festival Essaouira
An edition under the sign of exchange and novelty

More mature, more committed, and more eclectic, the Gnaoua and World Music Festival of Essaouira...

Essaouira promises originality and authenticity once again
10 Apr
Festival Essaouira
Essaouira promises originality and authenticity once again

"In 1998, the Gnaoua World Music Festival began modestly with the watchwords 'freedom',...

New edition of the Printemps musical des Alizés
23 Mar
Festival Essaouira
New edition of the Printemps musical des Alizés

The 15th edition of the Printemps musical des Alizés will be organised from 23 to 26 April in...

The urban upgrading of Essaouira needs an upgrade
12 Mar
News Essaouira
The urban upgrading of Essaouira needs an upgrade

The urban upgrading project of Essaouira has succeeded in giving a makeover to a large part of the...

The Foundation for Social Works of Education renews its bodies
12 Jan
News Essaouira
The Foundation for Social Works of Education renews its bodies

The Foundation for Social Works of Education in Essaouira (FOSE) held its general assembly at the...

A Bulgarian magazine praises the capital of the Trade Winds
12 Jan
News Essaouira
A Bulgarian magazine praises the capital of the Trade Winds

Essaouira is a mythical city with a singular history and experience as a space for multicultural...

Youth and politics in debate
07 Jan
Policy Essaouira
Youth and politics in debate

Youth and political participation were at the centre of a round table organised in Essaouira, at...