Sidi Mogdoul mosque and Sidi Mogdoul lighthouse

GPS coordinates of lighthouse: 31°29’32.3″N 9°45’50.6″W (31.492291, -9.764043)

GPS coordinates of mosque: 31°29’35.2″N 9°45’45″W (31.493099, -9.762508)

Sidi Mogdoul (also Megdoul, Magdoul and Mogdul) is a Muslim saint that was burried in Essaouira in 11th century AD. It is thought that his name could be transformed to the name “Mogador”.

Lighthouse is still operational. It was built in 1914 and has a height of 14,8 m.

Map

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