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Oum el Aioun Destination Guide
Delve into Oum el Aioun in Morocco
Oum el Aioun in the region of Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz is a city in Morocco - some 230 mi or ( 371 km ) South-West of Rabat , the country's capital .
Current time in Oum el Aioun is now 07:08 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Casablanca " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zriba, Youssoufia, Tiout, Taroudant, and Taourirt. While being here, make sure to check out Zriba . We encountered some video on the web . 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 Oum el Aioun ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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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 ..
Driving in Morocco
You want to drive in Morocco? Hope you have an extra pair of eyes. People crossing the streets everywhere, broken cars blocking lanes, and ignoring red light is pretty common, but not as common as the ..
The Beaches, Fort and Skala du Port - Essaouira, Morocco
www.TravelsWithSheila.com When the Atlantic tide goes out, the beaches of Essaouira are transformed into an extremely wide area and fill quickly with men and children who arrive carrying soccer goal p ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Ounagha
Ounagha is a small town in Essaouira Province, Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz, Morocco. According to the 2004 census it has a population of 912.
Located at 31.53 -9.55 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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 20 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 21 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 23 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 23 km away
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