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Atlantic coast between Casablanca and Safi
Things to do in El Jadida
A Portuguese sea fortress on the Atlantic, with a cistern film crews keep coming back to.
El Jadida was the Portuguese Mazagan, fortified in the 16th century and now a UNESCO site. The ramparts, the cistern and the beach are the reason to stop on the coast road south of Casablanca.
Travel guide to El Jadida
Best things to see
The Portuguese cistern, the ramparts and the Church of the Assumption inside the walled city.
How long to stay
Two hours as a stop, or a night if you are following the coast slowly.
How to get there
About 100 km south of Casablanca, an hour and a half by road or train.
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Frequently asked questions about El Jadida
What is El Jadida known for?
The Portuguese fortified town of Mazagan and its underground cistern, both UNESCO-listed.
How far is El Jadida from Casablanca?
About 100 km, an hour and a half by road.
Where is El Jadida?
On Morocco’s Atlantic coast in the Casablanca-Settat region, about 96 km south-west of Casablanca.
What is there to see in El Jadida?
The Portuguese cistern, the ramparts of the walled Cité Portugaise and the Church of the Assumption inside the walls, then the long Atlantic beach.
How long should I spend in El Jadida?
Two hours is enough for a stop on the coast road; stay a night if you are following the coast slowly.
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