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|  | Its citadel towers above the sea. A former Portuguese trading outpost and a gem of military architecture, beautiful El Jadida hugs a coast long coveted by many, for good reason.
Bastion of beauty
From fabulous vantage points on the ramparts, the city that Liautey imagined to be the "Moroccan Deauville" dazzles by its historic beauty and natural features.
All is calm...
Here, the ocean can offer nothing better than the best. Pleasantly warm water, succulent seafood, and total peace and quiet on a coast as long as the history of the land. |
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| | The Portuguese Cistern
Right in the center of town, this would have been the armory. Its 25 gothic vaults and filtered light inspired Orson Welles to film scenes of his 1949 film Othello here.
Oulja
Less than 20 km away are the salt marshes, a unique ecosystem of narrow lagoons separated by sandy spits of land create an astonishing landscape. It's a pleasant place for a nice walk.
Moroccan relaxation
If your muscles ache after visiting the fort, the hammam (Turkish bath) at the Sofitel Royal Hotel, might be called for ! Plus it has a sublime view of the ocean. |
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