El Jadida in Morocco, known as Mazagan previously, is a fine blend of the past and the present delicately harmonizing the treasured heritage of the Portuguese era with the modern city culture in the form of restaurants, resorts and nightclubs.
The best time for a trip to El Jadida is during summer. The city beach extending for 16 kilometers takes on the appearance of a boulevard bustling with lounges and cafes. The spectacular lagoons and wetlands exist 15 miles south of El Jadida, which acts as the sanctuary for different varieties of migratory birds.
The most popular landmarks of the city of El Jadida include the Church of Assumption and the underground cistern that exhibit the cultural exchange between Europe and Morocco. UNESCO has registered the Fortified City of Mazagan constructed by the Portuguese as a World Heritage Site.
The city earns considerable revenue by exporting almonds, beans, wool, hides, wax, eggs, and chickpeas. The goods that are chiefly imported are tea, rice, sugar and cotton products.
El Jadida is connected to the other Moroccan towns and cities by roadway and taxis are the best mode of transportation within the city.
