View of ramparts of the C16 th Portuguese fort of Essaouira through a round stone hole of the Genoese-built citadel walls, Morocco

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Seagulls soar over the rock-strewn coast close to Sqala de la Kasbah, built to defend against attacks from the sea. Beyond its fortified walls and fishing harbours, the coastal town is famed for its watersports.

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Size: 2848px × 4287px
Location: Essaouira, Morocco
Photo credit: © Wendy Johnson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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