Old photos of Essaouira
62 photographs of Essaouira, from 1949 to 2023 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 62 photographs of Essaouira on PlaceWas span 5 decades, from 1949 to 2023. 2 of them were taken before 1980; the other 60 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.16 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.62 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.
Places in Essaouira through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Essaouira
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1940s · 2 photos
1990s · 1 photo
2000s · 13 photos
· showing 12, all 13 on the map ↗
2010s · 44 photos
· showing 12, all 44 on the map ↗
2020s · 2 photos
