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Al-Jadida (Mazagan)... Coastal Moroccan city of beauty, steep history

LOC10:33 07:33 GMT
A landmark in the city of Mazagan, the Red Castle
A landmark in the city of Mazagan, the Red Castle

Photo-feature by Mustafa Al-Marini

AL-JADIDA, Morocco, Aug 4 (KUNA) -- Al-Jadid, also known as Mazagan, is an Atlantic Ocean coastal city in Morocco steeped in history and mesmerizing beauty.
Governed by many in the past, including Moroccan Sultans, Portuguese, and the French, Al-Jadida spews history and reverence, making it one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Located around 90 kilometers south of the city of Casablanca, Al-Jadida is home for the Portuguese fort and neighborhood, which was built in the 16th century with its sprawling alleyways and ancient churches. (end) mrn.gta

  • The door of the Portuguese cistern
  • Portuguese fort in the city of Mazagan
  • A port for traditional fishing boats
  • An old cannon pointed at the sea to mimic war scenes
  • Old market in the Portuguese neighborhood of the city of Mazagan
  • Bouafi Lighthouse, a historic landmark built at the beginning of the last century