Indissociable from the Medina, the Mogador archipelago comprises a large number of cultural and natural sites of Outstanding Universal Value. IntegrityAlready completed by the 19th century and clearly defined by its ramparts, the Medina of Essaouira possesses all the essential components for its integrity. The state of conservation of the Medina of Essaouira is increasingly improved due to the efforts of the local authorities and the vigilance of the authorities directly concerned with its protection and presentation. These are the Master Plan for Urban Development of the town of Essaouira and the Safeguarding Plan for the Medina. The Essaouira Urban Agency was created to ensure a better control of town development in general and the medina in particular.