Essaouira’s clocktower
The idea to build a clocktower in medina of Essaouira (next to the gate Bab Manjana) belongs to Hubert Lyautey (chief of French administration).
Read moreArticles concerning architecture and landscape design of French protectorate period in Morocco (1912-1956).
The idea to build a clocktower in medina of Essaouira (next to the gate Bab Manjana) belongs to Hubert Lyautey (chief of French administration).
Read moreÉglise Notre-Dame-de-l’Assomption is the only operational catholic church in Essaouira nowadays. It was erected in 1936.
Read moreSidi Mogdoul 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”.
Read moreOne of the most famous landmarks & sights of Old Fez was built… in 1913 by French. What a surprise, right?
Read moreThe idea of creating a garden inside of Kasbah des Oudayas belongs to French architect Maurice Tranchant De Lunel. In that time there was just a typical yard of caserne in front of palace.
Read moreThe lighthouse was erected in 1919 on the Sirat bastion, which was built on a top of a rock in 1775-76.
Read moreThis avenue in the heart of Rabat is full of sights – it starts not far from Chellah ruins, passes by As-Sunna mosque, transforms into boulevard by Rabat-Ville station and turns into pedestrian zone in medina.
Read moreOperational Catholic cathedral since 1921. It was erected in Art Deco style by Adrien Laforgue. Construction of towers was finished in 1930.
Read moreNouzat Al Hassan garden was created in 1924 during the years of French protectorate. I can’t say that the garden has something special and is a must-see sight. But it’s so close to Medina of Rabat.
Read moreHabbous quarter was built in the era of French protectorate in Morocco. It was a step forward to more comfortable life of citizens made by famous architects. The neighbourhood differs much from the rest of Casabanca and is a must-visit place.
Read moreThe main attraction of this Modernist Catholic church is glasswork of world famous stained glass artist Gabriel Loire.
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