Asilah

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Asilah

Asilah is a fortified town on the northwest tip of the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Its history dates back to 1500 BC, when the Phoenicians used it as a base for trade. The current city was founded in the 9th century AD.

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Country: Morocco

District: Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: Second Millennium BC

Oldest Culture: Phoenician

Later Cultures: Roman + Islamic + Portuguese

Site Features: Mixed Monuments

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