Safi, Morocco

Safi is a city in western Morocco on the Atlantic Ocean. The capital of the Doukkala-Abda Region, it is the main fishing port for the country's sardine industry, and also exports phosphates, textiles and ceramics.

The central medina is a traditional Moroccan market. It is closely affiliated with pottery, and throughout the market vases, plates and other items are all made from clay and are popular with tourists. Safi has a beach, although it is recommended to travel north along the coastal road (Sidi Bouzid) towards Oualidia, where stretches of beaches run all the way along the route (Lalla Fatna, Beddouza, Iyir).

Things to See & Do

* The Medina
* Purchase ceramic goods at the market
* The beach
* Portuguese cathedral
* Kechla & Dar Al Bahar fortresses

General Information

Cruise Season – Jan - Dec
Currency – Moroccan dirham (MAD)
Language – Arabic
Population – 300,000 approx
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time – GMT plus zero hours
International Country Telephone Code – + 212