Tourism in Safi
Safi is a cultural city with a rich history. It has also been blessed with an ideal location shaped by Mother Nature, teeming with sites to explore and experiences of activities.
The city is located on the Atlantic Ocean, standing tall in front of the waters of the waves. Safi has over 90 miles of beaches and a world-renowned surfing spot, as well as great waterfowl hunting. Angling and casting are two popular sports, and you can enjoy fishing.
If you head indoors, the landscape is completely different. The rock-cut caves are a fun target for hobbyists and speleologists alike. Caves in Charkarkar sink to depths of over 1,300 feet! Meanwhile, the Ghar Gorani Cave houses the remains of a prehistoric settlement, which makes it quite attractive from a cultural point of view as well as galleries that stretch for hundreds of feet.
Safi really has it all, from exciting natural wonders to an array of activities. Your stay will definitely be enjoyable!
The best tourist places in Safi
:In this article, we will talk about the tourist places of Safi and mention them
sea palace
It is a Portuguese landmark located in the heart of Independence Square; Its construction dates back to the fifteenth century AD, and the Portuguese ruler in that period took it as his headquarters, and it was restored in 1963 AD. The palace has a very huge gate that leads to a display area for a number of ancient bronze cannons towards the ocean, and it has a panoramic view of the sea and the port, in addition to the presence of a beautiful southwestern stronghold.
Portuguese cathedral
The Portuguese cathedral was founded in 1519 AD, and it was built by João Luis, during his withdrawal from the city of Safi in the year 1541 AD, King Emmanuel ordered its destruction, and at a later time, the rest of the cathedral turned into a bathroom called Hammam al-Buwayba, but this situation Corrected by turning the Portuguese cathedral into a historical landmark and a local heritage.
Sultan House
Dar Sultan or the High Kasbah is a medieval castle located in the city of Safi, Morocco. The castle has been designated a National Monument since 1922 and currently houses the National Museum of Moroccan Ceramics.
Many facilities and administrative offices were added to it while retaining its external appearance. In the same period, a court, towers and a house in the Moorish style were added to it, and it is currently using its spacious courtyard to hold cultural and artistic festivals and exhibitions of plastic art.
National Museum of Ceramics
The National Museum of Ceramics in Safi, which reopened its doors to the public since the beginning of this month, constituted a space to travel in the history and lifestyle of the ancients through the discovery of archaeological and heritage treasures covering the diversity of pottery creativity and techniques used throughout the ages to reflect Morocco's diversity and diversity.
This space dedicated to the sublime art of ceramics, which has been prepared according to the great global hidden standards, provides the opportunity for Moroccan and foreign visitors to discover the richness and uniqueness of ceramic creativity and the techniques used throughout the ages in this field from the ancient era to the modern era.
The economy of the city of Safi
The city is famous for its sea fishing and pottery, so that fishing has become the most important and vital sector in the city. The sector witnessed a remarkable development at the hands of Chief Hajj Mohamed Abed after he introduced the latest techniques in fishing. Sardine fishing in particular developed and the ancient fish-saving industry developed in the year 1990 AD; Many companies specializing in fish tanking have set up to export it to Europe, Asia and various Arab countries.
As for the ceramics, its mention was linked to the city, as it is home to this traditional industry that contributes to the development of various sectors, whether economic or social, thus becoming the most important traditional craft at the level of heritage, culture and tourism.
Location and height of Safi
Safi is located in the Kingdom of Morocco between the cities of Essaouira and El Jadida, 160 km from Marrakesh, 200 km from Casablanca, and 500 meters above sea level.
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