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Essaouira is a city in the western Moroccan economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz
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Essaouira is a city in the western Moroccan economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz
Essaouira is a city in the western Moroccan economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, on the Atlantic coast.The city was known in the time of 11th-century geographer al-Bakri and, as he reported, was called Sidi Megdoul. In the 16th-century, a corruption of this name became known to the Portuguese as Mogador.The Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador ) is a UNESCO World Heritage listed city, an example of a late 18th-century fortified town, as transferred to North Africa by European colonists.The medina is home to many small arts and crafts businesses, notably cabinet making and thuya wood-carving (using roots of the Tetraclinis tree), both of which have been practised in Essaouira for centuries.The fishing harbour, suffering from the competition of Agadir and Safi remains rather small, although the catches (sardines, conger eels) are surprisingly abundant due to the coastal upwelling generated by the powerful trade winds and the Canaries Current. Essaouira remains one of the major fishing harbours of Morocco
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Amaia Arozena & Gotzon Iraola
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Capturing the Timeless Beauty of Essaouira - A Glimpse into Morocco's Coastal Gem
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. This mesmerizing print transports us to the enchanting city of Essaouira, nestled along the Atlantic coast in western Morocco. With a rich history dating back to the 11th century, this destination was once known as Sidi Megdoul before being corrupted by Portuguese explorers and renamed Mogador. The UNESCO World Heritage listed Medina of Essaouira is at the heart of this image, showcasing its late 18th-century fortified town architecture that reflects European colonial influence on North Africa. Within these ancient walls lies a bustling hub for artisans and craftsmen, particularly renowned for their exquisite cabinet making and thuya wood-carving traditions that have thrived here for centuries. While competition from neighboring cities has impacted its fishing harbor's size, it remains a vital part of Essaouira's identity. Surprisingly abundant catches like sardines and conger eels owe their existence to coastal upwelling generated by powerful trade winds and the Canaries Current. As one of Morocco's major fishing harbors, it continues to sustain local livelihoods while adding an authentic maritime charm to this vibrant city. Through the lens of talented photographers Amaia Arozena & Gotzon Iraola from Fine Art Storehouse, this print encapsulates not only the picturesque beauty but also captures the essence of Essaouira – a place where time seems suspended amidst traditional craftsmanship, historical fortifications, and a thriving coastal community.
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