Souira Kedima 4.75

Souira Guedima,
Morocco

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Souira Kedima Souira Kedima is a well known place listed as City in Souira Guedima ,

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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.HistoryThe town was an important port in the 11th century, serving the city of Aghmat which was inland 3 days journey to the east.Portuguese fortressBetween 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 : 1506-1507 - Diogo de Azambuja (at least one anonymous)15..-1525 - Gonçalo Mendes SacotoThe fortSourcesWorldStatesmen- Morocco