Sunday, April 4, 2010

Essouira


Essouira is a beautiful seaside town. It is known as the "Windy City." It still is a working fishing village full of soaring seagulls.

People have been living in Essouira for thousands of years. During the Roman Empire, Essouira thrived because it produced a highly prized purple dye made from the shells of a sea snail.

Essouira's Medina is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is simply lovely, its walkways and alleys perfect for meandering. Its ramparts ideal for watching the sunset. It is no wonder so many artists come from or are drawn to this place.

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