UNESCO World Heritage

Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador)

Cultural Inscribed 2001

UNESCO cultural World Heritage site linked to Morocco. Inscribed in 2001.

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Linked countries

Morocco

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Linked places

Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador)

Country Morocco

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At a glance

UNESCO summary

Category Cultural

Inscribed 2001

Countries Morocco

Place Medina of Essaouira (formerly Mogador)

Area 56.7 ha

Coordinates 31.5141, -9.7703

Status Current listing

UNESCO criteria

(ii)(iv)

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