El Jadid
Morocco · Casablanca-SettatMA
Ancient cistern in Morocco
The Portuguese Cistern is a historic cistern in El Jadida, Morocco. It is located beneath the citadel at the heart of the historic Portuguese fortified city of Mazagan. It is a classified cultural heritage monument in Morocco and, along with the rest of the old walled city, forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 194,934
- Coordinates
- 33.257, -8.509
- Timezone
- Africa/Casablanca
Overview of El Jadid
Part of Casablanca-Settat, Morocco, El Jadid is a compact city. With 194,934 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Travel interests covered here include culture.
Things to do in El Jadid
Culture in El Jadid
(2)Culture lovers get Monuments and Museums. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for El Jadid. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit El Jadid
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Casablanca-Settat; once there, walking covers most of El Jadid. The local time zone is Africa/Casablanca.
Similar destinations
Places near El Jadid that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is El Jadid known for?
- El Jadid is mainly a destination for culture, set in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco with around 194,934 inhabitants.
- What can you do in El Jadid?
- You can plan around Monuments and Museums in El Jadid. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit El Jadid?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is El Jadid located?
- Administratively, El Jadid sits in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
Personal notes
Loading…