Tag: el jadida

  • Mazagon

    The Portuguese city of Mazagan was built in the early 16th century on the Atlantic coast and was used as a defense settlement. Later in 1769 the settlement was taken over by the Moroccans. Today, the city of Mazagan serves as a good example of how well the Moroccan and European cultural influences can mix. The interchange of influences can be seen in the technology, architecture and the town ...

  • El Jadida

    El Jadida is a stylish and beautiful town, retaining the lanes and ramparts of an old Portuguese Medina. It was known as Mazagan under the Portuguese who held it from 1506 until 1769, when it was taken by sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdullah. Moroccan Mazagan was renamed El Jadida - 'The New' - after being resettled, partly with Jews from Azemmour, by the nineteenth-century Sultan Abd er ...

  • Golf

    Make your mark on the golf courses of Morocco. A fine selection of courses will keep you busy for weeks. Check the list below for the course that suits you best.

  • Beaches

    Enjoy the sand between your toes and the warm Moroccan breeze through your hair. Morocco has plenty beaches where you can work on your tan or take a long walk. Check the guide below to find the nearest beach.

  • Doukkala-Abda

    Situated in west-Central Morocco, the region of Doukkala-Abda has a population of close to 2 million. The capital city of the region is Safi. Within the 13 285 square kilometer region of Doukkala-Abda is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mazagan which now forms part of the city of El Jadida. This is certainly a […]