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African crafts in Essaouira, Morocco #56614819
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Esauira is the capital of the province, in the region of Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz. With about 70,000 inhabitants, medina or historical center is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2001. The local economy revolves around fishing, forestry, textile and food industries, and trade in handicraft products , marquetry and jewelry in particular. Available pipeline and an airport. Essaouira hosts annually Essaouira Gnawa Festival that attracts thousands of visitors.