Safi

Safi - a major industrial and economic center. In addition, Safi - the old town that attracts tourists with its historical and cultural monuments. After spending a short time under the rule of Portugal, he has kept from the time the famous "sea lock" Qasr Al Bar , as well as the strong fortress walls that surround the market. In Safi preserved Gothic chapel - part of the cathedral complex was built in 1519 and dedicated to St. Catherine. To inspect the open one room. This is an ancient crypt. Body decorated with the lion's mouth. This is the only facility in North Africa, carried out in the Gothic style. Pottery - specialization Safi, in which he has no equal. Products are created right before your eyes, and beautiful specimens can be purchased immediately at prices that challenge any competition. Being in Safi, necessarily visit this quarter. Safi is the first in Africa to pottery, and it is here created the first African pottery school. In the vicinity there are beaches Lalla-Fatna 9 km to the north of the city and beaches of Cape Berzuda 30 km to the north. Preferable still Lalla-Fatna, where swimming is more comfortable. Approximately 30 km to the south just before Suira-Kedima You will see two deserted beaches, that deserve your attention even when a strong wind. 33 km south of Safi - a magnificent sandy beach Suira-Kedima STRONG>, where the waves crash against the natural dam, keeping quiet as the lake basin. On the beach scattered numerous small fishing huts. Here the ruins of a fortress built by the Portuguese and restored the red stones. Once the fortress was a monastery.