23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Fishing Port's Vibrant Pulse in Morocco

Essaouira Port bustles as blue fishing boats return from the Atlantic. Sunlit hulls, weathered docks, and lively crews reveal a city bound to the sea. Architecture, color, and salt air form a vivid portrait of Morocco’s maritime heritage.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Essaouira, Morocco
Camera: X-T30
Copyright: © Tiago Cadorin