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City in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Photo: Dortiti عبد الله فكري, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Safi or Asfi is a city in western Morocco on the Atlantic Ocean. About 310,000 people live there (2014).
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Examples of Safi ceramics. However, descriptions are only in French and Arabic.
Watch the local football or rugby team, both popular sports in town.
Head to the northern end of the city to enjoy a sandy beach. There is even a surf school offering daily or weekly lessons, or renting boards.
Modern coffee shop with ice cream and internet.
Modern hotel near the stadium.
Across the road from the fishing port and next to a park. Free breakfast, wifi. Rooftop terrace.
Inside the Medina, near the ocean. Has a nice terrace. A bit of a moldy smell.
31 May 2026: no moldy smell noticed. It's all fresh and clean
Colline des Potiers
Wander the stalls along the street and see the handicraft the town is famous for. Be sure to buy a small piece or give a tip if you are invited to watch a potter work.
By train
ONCF, the state-owned rail company, has a train station in Safi.
By bus
By car
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