Essaouira Today
| Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador) * | |
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| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Country | Morocco |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, iv |
| Reference | 753 |
| Region ** | Arab States |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2001 |
| * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List ** Region as classified by UNESCO |
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The Medina of Essaouira (formerly "Mogador") is a UNESCO World Heritage Listed city, as an example of a late 18th century fortified town, as transferred to North Africa. Major problems currently are deterioration of the extensive ramparts around the Medina; and widespread violation of laws against motorized vehicles (primarily mopeds) within the Medina.
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Essaouira harbour docks.
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Xiphias gladius, Essaouira.
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Fishmarket in Essaouira.
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