Bani Antar in Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco — Africa (Northern Africa)
Charles de Foucauld
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 26, 2024
1. Charles de Foucauld Marker
Dans cette maison qui etait le Siege du Consulat de France l’explorateur Charles de Foucauld s’est arrete le 28 janvier 1884 venant du Souss
Hommage du Syndicat d’Initiative
In this house, which was the Seat of the Consulate of France,
the explorer Charles de Foucauld stopped on January 28, 1884 coming from the Souss
Tribute of the Tourist Office
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. A significant historical date for this entry is January 28, 1884.
Location. 31° 30.847′ N, 9° 46.296′ W. Marker is in Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi. It is in Bani Antar. It is at the intersection of Rue Laalouj and Rue Mohamed Diouri, on the left when traveling south on Rue Laalouj. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, North Africa, The Maghreb, and in a coastal Mediterranean country. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Portuguese colonies, a Spanish colony, and specifically a French colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First French Tribunal (within shouting distance of this marker); La Cité Heureuse / The Happy City
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Also see . . . Charles de Foucauld at Wikipedia. The soldier, explorer and Catholic priest led an amazing life. The marker notes his return to Essaouira (then known as Mogador) after an 11-month trip across southern Morocco, walking some 1500 miles. (Submitted on June 23, 2024.)
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 26, 2024
2. Charles de Foucauld Marker
The marker is attached to what is now the French Institute of Essaouira.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,277 times since then and 53 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week January 26, 2025. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2024, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
