Sqala du Port d'Essaouira
🇲🇦Morocco
Sqala du Port d'Essaouira is a fortified sea bastion situated in Essaouira, Morocco, constructed in the 18th century. It features stone ramparts and cannons overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, evidencing its former role in maritime defense. The site is located near the city’s historic medina.
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The construction of Sqala du Port d'Essaouira dates back to the reign of Sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah in the 1760s. The bastion is part of the city's fortifications designed to protect against naval threats. Visitors can access the site via the port area, and it provides views of the fishing harbor and the Atlantic, along with insight into the military architecture of the period.