Activities in the region

El-Jadida is a city on the Moroccan ocean coast, about 100 km south of Casablanca.

A fortified city, built by the Portuguese at the beginning of the 16th century and named Mazagan (Mazagao in Portuguese), it was conquered by the Moroccans in 1769. From the beginning of the 19th century, the city expanded beyond its walls. It had 194,934 inhabitants at the time of the 2014 census.

Economic activity:

El-Jadida's activities are centered on:

- Port activity, including the fishing port of El-Jadida and the mineral port of Jorf Lasfar. The deep-water port of Jorf is a key component of Morocco's port infrastructure, serving companies in the phosphate sector, including OCP.

- tourism activity with international and national tourism. El-Jadida is a recommended stop on the southern route from Casablanca and before Safi and Essaouira. Do not hesitate to visit the website of the El-Jadida Tourist Office: contact: https://ot-eljadida.com/ .

- industrial activity which is gradually developing with a motorway network allowing connections to Casablanca, Safi.

Tourism in El-Jadida:

In the center of El-Jadida:

The Portuguese city: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the fortifications with their bastions and ramparts are an early example of Portuguese Renaissance military architecture. Don't miss within the city: the Church of the Assumption, the cistern (exterior view only; the interior is currently closed to visitors), the Mazagan Fortress, and the shops, cafes, and restaurants.
El-Jadida beach
	The Sidi Bouafi lighthouse

In the surrounding area:

The beaches of Haouzia
	The beaches of Sidi Bouzid
	Azemmour and Oued Errabia
Moulay Abdellah
	Oualidia
Saline
	Safi
Mazagan Golf Course and Haouzia Beach