Medina · Essaouira

Medina of Essaouira

The Medina of Essaouira forms a single large historical ensemble. It notably brings together the sectors of Bab Sbaa, Bab Marrakech, Bab Doukkala, Chbanat, Kasbah and Mellah: these names describe doors or internal sectors, not six independent real estate districts.

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The Skala ramparts in the medina of Essaouira

History and identity

Former Mogador, the medina was developed in the 18th century as a fortified city open to trade. Its fabric combines housing, workshops, shops and heritage places. The Kasbah and the Mellah participate in this common history, while Bab Sbaa, Bab Marrakech and Bab Doukkala structure access.

Everyday life

The routes vary depending on the closest door and the street: Bab Sbaa, Bab Marrakech and Bab Doukkala do not offer the same access. It is also necessary to observe deliveries, parking outside the ramparts, the wind, the entertainment, the noise and the light at several hours.

Property in Medina of Essaouira

Medina houses, riads, apartments and premises make up the offer. In Chbanat, in the Kasbah, the Mellah or near the gates, each property requires the same vigilance on the title, structure, humidity, waterproofing, networks, joint ownership and work authorizations.

The strengths of Medina of Essaouira

Life on foot, proximity to services, terraces and the diversity of atmospheres are its main assets. Chbanat, the sectors close to the gates, the Kasbah and the Mellah have different uses, but remain linked by the same ancient fabric and the same building issues.

What to check

Precisely locate the property in the medina, then check its real access, title, structure, humidity, terrace, networks, joint ownership and authorizations.

Sources and limitations

Audit documentaire 25/08/2026 : UNESCO, Médina d’Essaouira (liste 753), dossier de proposition et suivi de conservation. Validation locale requise pour l’état précis de chaque bien.

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Essaouira’s medina in photographs

Streets, ramparts, squares and everyday life: discover the medina through these photographs. Select a photograph to see it in full.

Square and white façades in Essaouira’s medina

Shopping street and shops in Essaouira’s medina

Palm-lined promenade along Essaouira’s ramparts

Palm tree and its shadow on a medina rampart

Medina alley with stone doorways and blue shutters

Stalls and handicrafts in a market in Essaouira’s medina

Colourful mural and vaulted passage in a medina alley

Ramparts and palm trees seen through a stone arch