The Ruins of Dar Soltane

04/28/2017

The Ruins of Dar Soltane

In the late 18th century a beautiful palace was built called the White House. Only the ruins remain today and can be found by walking along the beach in Essaouira and into the dunes. Once it was huge, 5 buildings with hand painted ceilings, zellig, marble, sculptures, ponds, tamarisk gardens and more. Now it is crumbled and overgrown with vegetation and filled with rocky sand. Sad to see but the size just of the ruins helps you to envisage the past grandeur.

Apr 28, 2017 3:30:45 AM

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