Once known as Mazagan, this city
built by the Portuguese has proudly looked out over the ocean since
the 16th century. Its exceptionally
well preserved architectural
treasures and the fabulous blend of European and Moroccan cultural
influences have earned it a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Visit the mysterious cistern with its grandiose arches, which
film buffs
may recognize as a setting for
some of the scenes in the Orson Welles version of "Othello". Today
many movie and television productions
still come to El Jadidafor its
abundant charms.
Kerzner International Group, which built the Atlantis complex
in Dubai, chose an idyllic site between a verdant eucalyptus forest
and the splendid
El Haouzia beach to create the
Mazagan luxury resort.
El Jadida-Mazagan is a city that straddles the past and the
present,
offering visitors an array of
activities. Make the most of its beaches,
ultra-contemporary golf courses
and the festive ambiance of the resort
or learn about ancient traditions
at the Moulay-Abdellah Amghar moussem.
At this time-honored festival, you
can watch a falconry demonstration
and attend epic events like the
Fantazia.
El Jadida-Mazagan may be a resort town, but it has authentic
charm.