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The Small Souk

The Petit Souk, also known as Zoco Chico or Souk Esseghir, is a historic rectangular plaza at the heart of Larache's medina. Characterized by its elegant porticoes and white-and-blue arcades, it serves as a bridge between the city's Moroccan heritage and its colonial past. The square is a bustling center for traditional markets and social life, anchored by the presence of the Great Mosque.

Timeline

1650

Origins

Earliest origins of the rectangular plaza layout in the medina.

1780

Alouite Revitalization

Sultan Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah revitalizes the square and commissions the adjacent Great Mosque.

Location