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A view along the fortified ramparts of Essaouira's medina, with mounted cannons, traditional stone walls, visitors on the promenade, and the Atlantic Ocean with rocky shores visible beyond. - Photo by Dimitri Ana on Unsplash
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Essaouira Medina

Offers a quieter, wind-swept alternative to Marrakech's medina, revealing Gnawa music heritage, Portuguese ramparts, and a slower-paced artisan culture.

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A view along the fortified ramparts of Essaouira's medina, with mounted cannons, traditional stone walls, visitors on the promenade, and the Atlantic Ocean with rocky shores visible beyond. - Photo by Dimitri Ana on Unsplashtrip report

Beyond the Souks: A Cultural Deep-Dive into Essaouira's Walled Medina

A five-day walk through Essaouira's UNESCO-listed medina: its unusual grid layout, Gnawa music nights at Taros, and the thuya wood cooperatives behind Skala de la Ville.

Alex Moreau

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