Church of Our Lady of the Assumption of Esauira

Esauira, Morocco

The Church of Our Lady of the Assumption is a Catholic temple located in the picturesque coastal city of Esauira, ancient Mogador. It belongs to the Archdiocese of Rabat and is located in one of the most beautiful cities on the Moroccan Atlantic coast, World Heritage by UNESCO.

History

Esauira, historically known as Mogador, has a long history of Christian presence. The diocese of Mogador (Tamusigensis) has been documented since Roman times as one of the episcopal headquarters of the province of Mauretania Tingitana. In modern times, the city was an important commercial port with strong links to Europe.

The church belongs to the Archdiocese of Rabat, whose territory extends over much of Morocco. In 2020, the archdiocese had 21,150 baptized faithful, 34 priests and 18 parishes grouped in 4 regions: Rabat, Casablanca, South and East.

Esauira

Esauira is an 18th century walled port city, World Heritage by UNESCO since 2001. Its medina, with its steep streets, its monumental doors and its white and blue façade houses, is one of the best preserved architectural ensembles in Morocco. The church of Our Lady of the Assumption is part of the rich religious heritage of this city.