Souira Guedima Explained

Souira Guedima
Pushpin Map:Morocco
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Mapsize:300
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Morocco
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Morocco
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Marrakesh-Safi
Subdivision Type2:Province
Subdivision Name2:Safi
Population As Of:2004
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
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Timezone Dst:WEST
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Coordinates:32.0333°N -29°W

Souira Guedima, formerly known as Aguz, is a Moroccan town 36 km south of Safi, at the mouth of the Tensift River on the Atlantic seacoast. Guedima may also be spelt Kadima, Kdima, Qadima (best English transliteration), or Qdima. Aguz may also be spelt Agouz, Gouz or Couz.

History

The town was an important port in the 11th century, serving the city of Aghmat which was inland 3 days journey to the east.[1]

Portuguese fortress

Between 1506 and 1525 the stronghold of Aguz was an enclave under Portuguese colonial rule, as were various other Moroccan towns, such as Safim (Safi) (1488–1541) .

It was governed by the following Portuguese Captains:

Notes

  1. [Abu Abdullah al-Bakri|Al Bakri]

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32.0333°N -29°W