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Essaouira Ramparts

Essaouira, Morocco
Ranked #13 of 34 attractions in Essaouira
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Description: These ramparts provide a glimpse into how this old seaport village was fortified against invasion.
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Los Angeles, CA
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72 reviews 72 reviews
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49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The first question to ask is: is a trip to Essouira worth the journey? Yes and no. The fishing port area is fun, but the medina is not the best. As what one would expect to be a major tourist draw, this town is in less than great shape, even for Morocco. And the ramparts are perhaps most disappointing, especially... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Very well set up and preserved, easir to get around than some! More

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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

A good atmosphere with lots of local people chatting and walking the ramparts. More

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Cardiff UK
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66 helpful votes 66 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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As with the rest of this city most places of interest can be covered within 2 hours. The Ramparts are interestin for some nice views and to see history except for the walls there is only cannons to see. The Ramparts lead onto the square by the Portugese Harbour. It is a three and a half hour journey from Aggadir More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Imagine him in black face staring down from the Ramparts as Othello as he did for the film of that name, all black and white and very film noire. The perfect spot to contemplate the ironies of colonial life. And to push the point further, to wonder how much in what we see has been prepped for our eye. Throughout... More

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california
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Good harbor views, near medina. Don't miss the woodworking shops, which use local wood and objects made on site. More

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Boston, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

definitely the place to be for sunrise and sunset. Gorgeous views. More

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Rochdale
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Great views and chance to see the strength of the sea More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012
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This is really just a big stone fortification with some old cannons placed here and there. Nice views, but really not a whole lot to see but with an entrance fee of 10 MAD (1 Euro) it is worth it just to take a few pics. More

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Newcastle Upon Tyne
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012
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Not expensive and offers great views of the port and the city. More

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