Morocco: Essaouira – Sunset at Skala Bastion
Essaouira is absolutely amazing – a walled medieval city on rocks, pounded by ocean, completely pedestrian, and full of character and authenticity – a UNESCO World Heritage site. The city’s fortifications, including the Skala de la Ville Fort, were built by European engineers during the city’s expansion in mid 18th century under Sultan Mohammed ben Abdallah. The fortifications include sea bastions and ramparts with cannons, offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, especially at sunset The cannons are of Spanish origin and bear various engravings. People come out on the city walls and bastions at sunset to watch the sun sink behind the rough ocean waves pounding the town.
