About Essaouira
Essaouira is located in the Marrakech-Safi region of Morocco. It is a city situated on the Atlantic coast, providing a unique blend of coastal and desert landscapes.
Essaouira is notable for its rich history and cultural significance. The city has a strong maritime past and has been an important trading center. Its economy is driven by tourism, fishing, and crafts, giving it a distinct character. Essaouira is also known for its well-preserved historic architecture and vibrant cultural scene.
Essaouira's civic information, including rules, fees, transport, and local services, is collected and verified against official sources at rules.city, providing a valuable resource for those interested in the city.
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Notable people from Essaouira
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Meir Cohenb. 1955Israeli politician
André Azoulayb. 1941politician (born 1941)- HHamza Ben Driss Ottmani1940–2012Moroccan engineer, economist and writer
Jacques Amir1933–2011Israeli politician (1933-2011)- HHaim Zafrani1922–2004Scholar of Moroccan history (1922–2004)
Mahmoud Guinia1951–2015Moroccan Gnawa musician (1951–2015)
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