Top Things to do in Safi
The 5 Best Sights & Landmarks in Safi, Doukkala-Abda Region
This coastal city is one of the oldest in Morocco and naturally has a rich history. It is a big fishing port and a beautiful coastline near the less industrialized areas. The fishing port is definitely something to take a look at. Many vendors at the markets sell cool pottery, so have a look there.
Restaurants in Safi
1. The Mausoleum of Ouled Ben Zmirou
2. Le Plus Grand Tajine Du Monde
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By charmsalma - Safi, Morocco
It is a fun place to just hang out with friends for a chat and relaxing time with your kids. There are places to sit and vendors sell snacks and sometimes there is music to enjoy. I would recommend going around sunset to take some nice pics of the palm trees; lovely buildings around and the sunset!
3. The Kechla
4. Cathedrale Portugaise
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By TomiV352 - Tel Aviv, Israel
Opposite the entrance to the Great Mosque on Rue du Souq, one can find clearly signed ruined cathedral, which was built in 1519 in the Manueline (Portuguese late Gothic) style. It was the first Portuguese cathedral outside Portugal, and it presents the first gothic structure built in Africa.Construction was never completed, and most of the structure was demolished after the departure of the Portuguese King Manuel in 1541. All that remains are parts of the choir and a side chapel. Huge part of the cathedral is behind the wall and nothing left of it, houses of the old city was build on the place of the main cathedral hall. We visited this interesting piece of architecture specially because many of its still recognizable elements. The most interesting element is probably the vaulting, whose ribs support nine bosses with designs that tell part of the story of the visit of the Portuguese to the city. On the central boss is the shield of King Manuel, others are decorated with the Cross of the Order of Christ, the armillary sphere, another with the episcopal coat of arms of Safi’s bishop João Subtil, and another with the keys of Saint Peter.Three are decorated with naturalistic leaves and one of which the original design has disappeared. Place is very small but very interesting piece of history to visit in Safi.
