ABOUT EL JADIDA

El Jadida is a Moroccan city rich in history, mainly known for its famous Portuguese City, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fortifications of this city, made up of imposing bastions and solid ramparts, represent a remarkable and early example of Portuguese Renaissance military architecture. This exceptional heritage reflects the city’s strategic importance during the 16th century.

Among the Portuguese monuments still visible today are the Portuguese cistern, an underground architectural masterpiece, the Fortress of Mazagan, and the Church of the Assumption, built in the Manueline style, typical of Portuguese art of that period. The cistern, a vast vaulted hall located beneath the fortress, originally served as an armory before being converted into a water reservoir, which gives it great historical and architectural value.

Located about 96 kilometers south of Casablanca, El Jadida has a steadily growing population estimated at 214,000 inhabitants. Thanks to its privileged geographical position on the Atlantic coast, the city is now considered one of Morocco’s rapidly developing tourist destinations. It attracts an increasing number of visitors, both local and international, drawn by its heritage, pleasant climate, and openness to the ocean.

El Jadida has borne this name since 1815. It was previously known as Mazagão (Mazagan), a fortified city built by the Portuguese at the beginning of the 16th century. The city remained under Portuguese rule until 1769, when it was retaken by the Moroccans. Originally, the city was protected by five bastions, four of which still exist today, reinforcing the defensive and historical character of the site.

In addition to its cultural heritage, El Jadida is renowned for its beautiful, pleasant, and safe beaches, located both north and south of the city. These beaches make El Jadida a highly appreciated seasonal tourist destination, especially Sidi Bouzid Beach and Haouzia Beach, known for their friendly atmosphere and seascapes.

Finally, El Jadida has two important ports, strengthening its economic and maritime openness. The port of El Jadida, located in the city center, is dedicated to fishing, leisure boats, and water sports activities. The port of Jorf Lasfar, located 17 km south of the city, is the largest mineral port in Africa. Open to international trade since 1982, this port is a key element of Morocco’s port infrastructure and plays an essential role in the economic development of the region.

El Jadida also boasts the two most beautiful golf courses in Africa, the largest casino among Morocco’s seven casinos, and the Mohammed VI Exhibition Park, which hosts the annual Horse Show as well as many major professional and cultural exhibitions. Numerous hotels have been developed in recent years, including the large Mazagan Resort with more than 500 rooms, along with many other new hotels offering over 100 rooms each. This makes El Jadida a new tourist destination thanks to its accommodation capacity.

We can also be proud to have seen the establishment of many private clinics meeting European standards, with very high-level medical expertise.

As El Jadida has become a large urban city, it now possesses all the modern amenities of a major city, allowing it to be autonomous from Casablanca while still preserving a high quality of life reminiscent of a provincial town.

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