Sqala du Port d'Essaouira Travel Guide: Top Sights in Morocco, Tours

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Sqala du Port d'Essaouira- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Morocco; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Sqala du Port d'Essaouira, located at the heart of Essaouira's historic port, is a fortress built in 1769 during the reign of Sultan Mohammed Ben Abdellah. This artillery platform, constructed from stones of the demolished Castelo Real, played a crucial role in defending the city, particularly during the Franco-Moroccan War. The structure features robust Manueline-style architecture, with two wings extending to form a right angle and connecting to Bab el-Marsa. It is home to a collection of historic artillery, including Spanish and Dutch cannons, some dating back to the 18th century. Declared a historic monument in 1924, the Sqala du Port offers a fascinating glimpse into the military history and architectural ingenuity of the era.

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Reviews of Sqala du Port d'Essaouira

Une Dolcezza

2
Reviewed: 2024-07-26

I expected it to me much cleaner from the reels I’ve been seeing but when I went it wasn’t actually and the smell of fish and rubbish was too much ! This place needs cleaning it has so much potential and can be way better
Pauline Nava

5
Reviewed: 2024-07-24

Quaint little town with great food and great people. Must visit when you go to Morocco. This is such a gem of a place and you cannot go wrong!! The town is home to great seafood and fishing. Art is also a big part of its charm. Fully Recommend!!!
Kalum Iverson

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-11

This is a must visit in Essaouira. Walk the pier and check out all the catches from the day. You can purchase fresh seafood from the stalls and take it away or have it BBQed on site. They serve water, Moroccan salad and bread with your BBQ for a small fee. Great experience. It's definitely a bit sad to see some of the sharks being caught and sold though.
Petr Weiss

3
Reviewed: 2024-05-01

Quite a nice place, you will enjoy it especially at sunset (but at that time, due to the opening hours, you can't get to the tower). Lots of seagulls in the sky and many blue fishing boats on the sea.
Erik Šmidlehner

4
Reviewed: 2024-04-25

It's not a huge space where you can walk around you can do it in 10 minutes or if you take a lot of pictures then you can be there for 20 or 30 minutes. It was very windy and there were a lot of seagulls.