El Jadida Things To Do

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El Jadida - Morocco

After the fortress, this cistern is the greatest Portuguese edification in El Jadida. And it is an interesting and cool visit. What will the teachers tell to the many scholar children that we noticed visiting it?

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	The Cite Portugaise

By Urban_Kitten

on November 16, 2003

El Jadida is a small enough town that you probably won't miss anything even if you're only staying a short while BUT, if you can only visit one spot - spend an hour or so wandering through the Cité Portugaise. Built in the 16th century by those seafring Portuguese merchants, the walled city (within a city) features ramparts, a small Spanish chapel, gracious if not decaying homes and its glorious cistern - made famous in Orson Welles' "Othello".

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	The Synegouge and the Church of the Assumption

Updated By Doctor38

on November 11, 2008

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The Synegouge from the other
side of the casle

Beside the fortification you can see some of the surviving original building like the cistern and the Church of the Assumption, both built in late Gothic architecture style.

There are 3 churches, one Synagogue and few mosques. The Synagogue has the star of David below an Islamic crescent. I was told that you can get in but I couldn't locate the person who has the key. May be you'll have a better luck. All 3 churches function as an administrative buildings

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	Jadidah and Houzia Beaches

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on November 11, 2008

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Jadedah Beaches

Houzia Beaches are an extension of the nearby Azmmore beach. It has very little in terms of restaurants and facilities. You have to have your own transportation to get there. It is way less crowded than the other beaches in the city which is a big plus.

Jadidah beach has the advantage of being in the Down town area, with all the restaurants and few hotels near by. There is plenty of cafes. There is a little park with swings for the little one to play with. The Portuguese castle and port are also within a walking distance.

All these beaches are crowded during summer time as people flock to it from Casablanca and Marrakech

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	Portugese fortification

Updated By Doctor38

on November 11, 2008

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This structure was built on the Atlantic coast in the early 16th century. It represent an early example of Renaissance military design. This city was the one of the early settlements of the Portuguese explorers on the long road to India. The city was liberated by Sultan Mohammed Ben Abdallah in 1769 and he renamed the city "El Jadeda" which means the new in Arabic.

Today the city is on the UNESCO world Heritage list since 2004. The castle has a nice atmosphere and you can walk through it. It is considered a residential neighbourhood with people living within the houses and alleys. As you enter the castle you'll find plenty of souvenir shops and a very nice restaurant. Make sure to walk over the ramp which encircles the fort. It has a very nice view of the port and the city.

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	Sedi Bozaid

Updated By Doctor38

on November 11, 2008