Borj El Barmil Travel Guide: Top Sights in Morocco, Tours & Travel

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Borj El Barmil- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Morocco; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Borj El Barmil, located at the entrance of Essaouira's Old Town, stands as a testament to 18th-century military architecture. Originally constructed under the directive of Sultan Sidi Mohamed ben Abdellah in the 1760s, it forms part of the city's fortifications designed by the French architect Théodore Cornut. The fort features a notable collection of Dutch cannons, designed by Adrianus Crans, aimed out to sea. Over time, Borj El Barmil has evolved beyond its military roots to gain recognition as a cultural landmark, even appearing in the popular TV series Game of Thrones as the setting for the "Walk of Punishment." This fort's blend of historical significance and modern-day pop culture adds to its unique appeal.

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Reviews of Borj El Barmil

Chandra Kanth Reddy

4
Reviewed: 2023-06-14

The view looks good from outside. I didn't go inside the fort due to the entrance fee and didn't feel like it will be a better view inside
Ed G

4
Reviewed: 2023-01-15

Nice area to explore. Close to fish market and a few restaurants.
Nirav Desai

5
Reviewed: 2020-01-07

A great historical site with beautiful viewpoints looking out to the Atlantic Ocean.
Andrew

5
Reviewed: 2018-01-02

This is the second half of the tower at the port and is a circular cannon defence, and all part of the entry fee to the Squala / tower. Great views over the fish market below. Unlike a sanitised supermarket fish counter this is a working port brining fish for local consumption, these are the ones you see on sale and the rest go straight to the freezers and cold storage for shipping. This is great spot to watch the ebb and flow in the market as people buy fish, get them cleaned by the guys who do just that for a living, and then get them grilled round the corner. It also gives a great view over the islands too.
Abdo Andalussi

4
Reviewed: 2017-01-19

Very beautiful place, you can live the history