Mogador Island

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by mwanasimba from La Réunion

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Mogador Island, located off the coast of Essaouira in Morocco, is a small, historic island known for its rich history and archaeological significance. It was an important Phoenician trading post in ancient times and has remnants of Roman and Carthaginian presence. The island is also home to ruins of a Portuguese fortress, reflecting its strategic importance over the centuries. Today, Mogador Island is part of the Essaouira Archipelago and serves as a protected area for bird species, particularly the Eleonora's falcon.

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