Souira Guedima, formerly known as Aguz, is a Moroccan town 36 km south of Safi, at the mouth of the Tensift River on the

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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. Al Bakri, ''Kitāb al-Masalik wa'l-Mamalik'', French translation by M. de Slane, Paris

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: *1506–09 - Diogo de Azambuja, Sr. * –16 - Francisco Mendes * 15..– - Diogo de Azambuja, Jr. *152.–25 - Gonçalo Mendes Sacoto

Gallery

Souira Qdima fort 01.jpg, The small fort of Souira Qdima which date back to the 16th century Souira Qdima fort 02.jpg, The small fort of Souira Qdima which date back to the 16th century Souira Qdima fort 03.jpg, The small fort of Souira Qdima which date back to the 16th century

Notes

Sources

WorldStatesmen- Morocco

External links

Moroccan Government document on the Safi area
(in French) Former Portuguese colonies Kingdom of the Algarve Populated places in Safi Province 1506 establishments in the Portuguese Empire 1525 disestablishments in the Portuguese Empire {{MarrakeshSafi-geo-stub Forts in Morocco Colonial history of Morocco States and territories disestablished in 1525