Souira Guedima, formerly known as Aguz, is a
Moroccan town 36 km south of
Safi, at the mouth of the
Tensift River on the
Atlantic seacoast. Guedima may also be spelt Kadima, Kdima, Qadima (best English transliteration), or Qdima. Aguz may also be spelt Agouz, Gouz or Couz.
History
The town was an important port in the 11th century, serving the city of
Aghmat which was inland 3 days journey to the east.[1]
Portuguese fortress
Between 1506 and 1525 the stronghold of Aguz was an enclave under
Portuguese colonial rule, as were various other Moroccan towns, such as Safim (
Safi) (1488–1541) .
It was governed by the following Portuguese Captains:
1 1975 is the year of East Timor's Declaration of Independence and subsequent
invasion by Indonesia. In 2002, East Timor's independence was fully recognized.