El Jadida day trip from Essaouira

Free cancellation

Place: Essaouira

Duration: up to 10 hours

Language: English, French, Spanish, Arabic

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Kids go free

Local touch

Private Tour

Smaller Group Size

e-Voucher

Hotel pick up

Transport included

Do this because

Explore an old Portuguese city located on the Atlantic coast of Morocco
Visit the Manueline Cistern of the El Jadida fortress
Admire the Portuguese walled city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is situated in the center of El Jadida

What to expect

El Jadida, known in Berber as Mazagan, is an Old Portuguese city located on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. Seized in 1502 by the Portuguese and controlled until 1769, El Jadida is a fortified town famous for its citadel, ramparts, bastions, tanks, and port.

On this one-day tour of El Jadida, you will visit the Manueline Cistern of the El Jadida fortress, the Walled Portuguese City, The Palais Andalous, Deauville Beach, and the range of Haouzia. The awe-inspiring old-world structure of the Manueline Cistern wаsdesigned by Joao Castilho. The amazing interior оf the building, complete wіthgigantic arches, columns, аnd pillars. The Manueline Cistern wаs featured in Orson Wellesʼ “Othello”.

The Portuguese Walled City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is situated in the center of El Jadida. Visit the old medina, the restored consulate, the church, and the Jewish Mausoleum.

Visit Palais Andalous, a hotel belonging to the city of El Jadida and a marvel of traditional Moroccan architecture. Experience the fine of Moroccan craftwork in the carved doors, columns, zellij tilework, painted cedar ceilings and carved plaster moldings.

El Jadidaalso has many beaches. Take time out for a seafood lunch at one of El Jadida’smany beaches. Take a walk along the beach and take in the Renaissance-era structures аnd architecture.

Explore the local churches, synagogues, and mosques. El Jadida houses the world's оnlypentagonal minaret.

The minimum of participants is 2
Please leave your accommodation details at check out and confirm these with the local operator after booking. You will find the contact details in the voucher after booking

What’s included

Guided tour

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Private tour

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Tips (optional)

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Place Moulay Hassan, Essaouira, Morocco

Meeting point:

You will be picked up from your accommodation in Essaouira. Please leave your accommodation details at check out and confirm these with the local operator after booking. You will find the contact information in the voucher after booking.