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. it is the main town of the Lamaachate commune.
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.Al Bakri, Kitāb al-Masalik wa'l-Mamalik, French translation by M. de Slane, Paris
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: 1506–09 - Diogo de Azambuja, Sr. –16 - Francisco Mendes 15..– - Diogo de Azambuja, Jr. 152.–25 - Gonçalo Mendes Sacoto
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Sources WorldStatesmen- Morocco
External links Moroccan Government document on the Safi area (in French)