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Delve into Agadir Chicht in Morocco
Agadir Chicht in the region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz is located in Morocco - some 235 mi or ( 379 km ) South-West of Rabat , the country's capital .
Local time in Agadir Chicht is now 04:35 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Casablanca " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Youssoufia, Tiout, Tigmijjou, Taroudant, and Taoubalt. While being here, you might want to check out Youssoufia . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Agadir Chicht ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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How Argan Oil is Made in Morocco
www.TravelsWithSheila.com Ten percent of the argan oil production in the world comes from countries such as Algeria, Mexico, Israel and is endemic to Morocco. If you've never heard of Argan Oil before ..
The Interesting Fish Market - Essaouira, Morocco
www.TravelsWithSheila.com Essaouira, Morocco is picturesque, engrossing and friendly. Take a walk through the old Port du Skala to see for yourself. And even think about rising at the crack of dawn to ..
MAALLEM ABDELLAH GANIA EL BANIA GNAWA MUSIC FROM ESSAOUIRA MOROCCO
A great night with Maallem Abdellah Gania at Zawiat Sidna Bilal in Essaouira city during Gnawa Music Festival recorded and edited by Aziz Marchoud aka Mejdoub. ..
Old Medina- Essaouira, Morocco, Davidsbeenhere.com
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Interesting facts about this location
Essaouira
Mogador redirects here, for the hamlet in Surrey see Mogador, Surrey. Essaouira is a city in the western Moroccan economic region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, on the Atlantic coast. Since the 16th century, the city has also been known by its Portuguese name of Mogador or Mogadore. The Berber name means the wall, a reference to the fortress walls that originally enclosed the city.
Located at 31.51 -9.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Gnaoua World Music Festival
The Gnaoua World Music Festival is a Gnawa music festival held annually in Essaouira, Morocco. The festival provides a platform for exchanges and a meeting point of music and dialogue between foreign artists and the mystical Gnaoua musicians. In this melting-pot of musical fusion, the Gnaoua masters invite players of jazz, pop, rock and contemporary World music to explore new avenues.
Located at 31.51 -9.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Diabat
Diabat is a village in western Morocco near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean about five kilometres south of the city of Essaouira. (Ellingham, 2007) The Bordj El Berod is a ruined watchtower located somewhat south of the mouth of Oued Ksob (Hogan, 2007) near about one kilometre west of Diabat.
Located at 31.48 -9.77 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Iles Purpuraires
Iles Purpuraires are a set of small islands off the western coast of Morocco at the bay located at Essaouira. These islands were settled in antiquity by the Phoenicians, chiefly to exploit certain marine resources and as a promontory fort. (Hogan, 2007) Roman occupation of western Morocco beginning in the 2nd century BC continued the use of the islets, principally for manufacture of a royal blue dye from certain marine organisms.
Located at 31.50 -9.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Mogador island
Mogador island is the main island of the Iles Purpuraires in front of Essaouira. It is about 3 kilometers long and 1.5 kilometers wide, and lies about 1.5 kilometers from the opposite beach of Essaouira. The Carthaginian navigator Hanno visited and established a trading post there in the area in the 5th century BCE, and Phoenician artifacts have been found on the island.
Located at 31.50 -9.79 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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