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Highlights of El Jadida

El Jadida, formerly the Portuguese colony of Mazagan, preserves a UNESCO-listed old city characterized by 16th-century military architecture. This selection highlights the city's coastal heritage, featuring the subterranean Manueline-style cistern and the thick stone ramparts of the Citadelle. The list also includes the historic Palais du Gouverneur and a series of prominent Atlantic lighthouses, such as the 1916 Sidi Bouafi, which guide ships along this significant stretch of the Moroccan coastline.

Highlights of El Jadida — Карта

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Portuguese City of Mazagan

El Jadida is a major port city on the Atlantic coast of Morocco, located 96 kilometres south of the city of Casablanca, in the province of…

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Cisterne Portuguese

Built in 1514 as an armory before being converted into a water reservoir, this underground Manueline-style chamber is famous for its vaulted ceiling and the reflective pool created by shallow water on the floor.

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La Citadelle de Mazagan

A 16th-century Portuguese fortification featuring massive stone ramparts and bastions. It represents an early example of Renaissance military design adapted for colonial outposts on the Atlantic coast.

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Château Rouge

A historic red-toned structure located near the northern edge of the city's coastal fortifications.

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Phare Sidi Bouafi

A 46-meter-high lighthouse completed in 1916. It serves as a primary navigational aid for the Atlantic coast, with a light visible for up to 30 nautical miles.

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Palais du Gouverneur

The former administrative residence located within the Portuguese City, reflecting the colonial architectural style of the 16th century.

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Phare Vert

A green-topped lighthouse marking the entrance to the port of El Jadida.

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Phare Sidi Daoui

A coastal lighthouse situated on the northern outskirts of El Jadida, providing navigation for the rocky Atlantic shoreline.

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