El Jadida Province

El Jadida Province is an administrative region along Morocco's Atlantic coast featuring agricultural plains, coastal towns, and rural settlements. The territory spans 16 municipalities combining farmland with historic communities distributed across its territory.

The province developed around El Jadida city, founded by Portuguese settlers in 1502 as Mazagan and remaining their final stronghold until 1769. This control shaped the region for more than two centuries, leaving lasting marks on its urban layout and architectural heritage.

The province holds Portuguese colonial structures, including fortifications and religious buildings that earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 2004. These architectural remains are visible in coastal towns today, showing how this historical period shaped the local landscape and continues to define the region's character.

The territory connects to Casablanca through major highways and remains economically tied to agriculture, particularly citrus fruits and olives. Visitors should plan to explore during spring or autumn when farming activity is most visible and weather conditions favor outdoor travel.

The region contains Azemmour, a medieval town with intact ramparts where local craftspeople continue producing traditional ceramics and textiles using age-old methods. This smaller community offers a window into craft traditions passed down through generations that remain less crowded than other destinations in the province.

Location: Casablanca-Settat

Location: Doukkala-Abda

Capital city: El Jadida

Shares border with: Berrechid Province, Settat Province, Sidi Bennour Province

Website: http://eljadida.gov.ma

GPS coordinates: 33.04780,-8.67370

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47