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Town in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco
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El Jadida is a coastal town 100 km south of Casablanca in Morocco.
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Manzagão, Mazagan
The World Heritage listed Portuguese town from 16th century. A great spot for a stroll, as well as a go-to point for photographers. There is a circular walk on top of the city walls.
Built in 1514, this former warehouse (possibly an armory) was converted into a cistern in the sixteenth century. It's famous especially for the thin layer of water that covers the floor, and which creates fine and exciting reflections. Several movies have been filmed there, of which Orson Welles' Othello is the best known internationally.
Deauville Plage
Popular among locals and thus gets packed during summer months. Plenty of restaurants.
A cheap B&B ruled by Massimo, an Italian guy. Nice rooms, private bathrooms, and a panoramic terrace. Includes breakfast.
Riad Harmonie is a guesthouse run by a lovely French couple who live on the spot with their two kids. The riad was opened in 2011. This place has a cozy and very friendly atmosphere and the owners speak very good English. Located within 10 minutes of a slow walk to Cité Portugaise.
Mazagan Beach Resort is a 5-star hotel, set in 250 ha of undeveloped land, at the center of the oasis, next to a 7-km-long beach, with 500 rooms and suites.
By bus
There are 3-5 buses a day from Agadir (6 hr, 140 dirham) and Essaouira (11:30 & 13:00, 4½ hr, 80-90 dirham), hourly buses from Marrakech (4 hr, 70 dirham), and a couple of buses a day from Rabat,…
El Jadida is quite spread out along the sea front. It probably takes an hour to walk from one end of the centre to the other.
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