Borj Al Baroud

Morocco / Marrakech-Tensift-Al Haouz / Essaouira /
 ruins, fortification, historic landmark, historic ruins
Bordj El Berod is a ruined watchtower located somewhat south of the mouth of Oued Ksob near Essaouira, Morocco.

The locals tell that the ruin inspired the title of the Jimi Hendrix song "Castles Made of Sand" on The Jimi Hendrix Experience album Axis: Bold As Love
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bordj_El_Berod
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Coordinates:   31°29'20"N   9°46'32"W

Comments

  • the Hendrix inspiration myth is just that: a myth: Hendrix visited Essaouira a year or more after the release of Axis: Bold as Love, on which Castles made of sand featured. But it's a great story.
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