ESSAOUIRA, MOROCCO -- 2

FAMOUS FISHING BOATS

"The port was known as the “Port of Timbuktu ” because most African products for export ended up there.

Sultan Ben Abdellah promoted free trade policies by reducing customs and encouraging the settlement of rich merchants and Jewish people who handled trade with Christians.

A quarter for foreign merchants was also established.

--https://www.essaouira.nu

ESSAOUIRA, MOROCCO -- 1

FAMOUS FISHING BOATS

It is said that the port of Essaouira was founded by the Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah to punish the city of Agadir, where rebellions against the leading power took place.

Soon after its foundation 1770 until the first half of the nineteenth century, the port was the most important trading port between Europe, Africa and the Americas. 

Mogador is the old port of Morocco but when Casablanca grew up to the North and Agadir to the South, it lost its status.

--https://www.essaouira.nu

SMALL, OLD APARTMENT BUILDINGS CAN BE MADE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE -- 3

This Little Havana 6-Unit Complex Footsteps from Calle Ocho

Proves Barrier-Free Can Be Beautiful

We do not know who upgraded the building at 833 SW. 8^th Avenue, but the person deserves an award.

A ramp on the side, by the park, now provides access to at least 2 of the ground floor units.

The ramps are part of a sleek façade re-do that features lots of sleek railing that brings out a partly Art Deco look worthy of Miami Beach.

Kudos to the team that preserved small, attainable units and added accessibility while cleaning up the curb appeal of the 1939 building.

SMALL, OLD APARTMENT BUILDINGS CAN BE MADE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE-- 2

This Little Havana 6-Unit Complex Footsteps from Calle Ocho

Proves Barrier-Free Can Be Beautiful

The old, affordable buildings meet the wrecking ball and while the new stuff is cleaner, it often prices the old tenants out of the neighborhood.

We have very mixed feelings, also, because most of the old buildings have little or no barrier-free access for renters with disabilities.

We have always told our developer friends that wheelchair access can be added – without breaking the bank…and without making the building look out of place.

SMALL, OLD APARTMENT BUILDINGS CAN BE MADE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE -- 1

This Little Havana 6-Unit Complex Footsteps from Calle Ocho

Proves Barrier-Free Can Be Beautiful

We know the building well.

For as long as we’ve lived in Little Havana, it is on the lot next door to a dirt cheap meal for 4 – the 8 piece pizza at Little Caesars at Calle Ocho and SW 8^th Avenue. 

While we praise it for its apparent affordability, the eight-decade-old building looked shabby and in need of a sprucing up.

Sadly, very few people save old buildings in Little Havana.

Before photo below:

RIAD DAR EL PACO -- 7

BEST PLACE TO STAY IN ESSAOURIA MOROCCO

Dar El Paco provides guided tours of the souk, just 150 feet away. Local activities also include horse or camel riding and kitesurfing.

This is our guests' favorite part of Essaouira, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Essaouira! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Essaouira!

Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

-Booking.com

https://www.facebook.com/riaddarelpaco/

RIAD DAR EL PACO -- 6

BEST PLACE TO STAY IN ESSAOURIA MOROCCO

Located in central Essaouira, this traditional Moroccan bed and breakfast is 1,000 feet from the beach. 

It offers individually decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi and mint tea upon arrival.

Each room overlooks the medina and features a shower. 

Dar El Paco also provides a living room area.

Breakfast is served daily.

You can relax on the rooftop terrace and admire a panoramic view of the medina and sea.

-Booking.com

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