Marrakech-Safi district, Morocco

Places to visit near Safi

Safi is a city in Marrakech-Safi district, Morocco, home to about 288,163 people. Within 50 km by road there are 142 places to visit — 38 mosques & dargahs, 33 forts & heritage, 21 beaches & coast and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Sea Castle (1 km), El Massira Stadium (1 km) and Bab Oualidia (65 km).

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Safi, Morocco
Safi, Marrakech-Safi district, Morocco. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Safi at a glance

Location
Marrakech-Safi district, Morocco
Population
about 288,163
Coordinates
32.2994° N, 9.2372° W
Places within 50 km
142 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Safi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Safi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Safi

53 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Safi. The closest is Al-Kasbah Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Mosquée 155 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Safi

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Safi. The closest is Land Castle (1 km); the best-known is Sea Castle (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Safi

23 beaches & coast within 100 km of Safi. The closest is Plage Ras Lafaa (1 km); the best-known is Safi Beach (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Safi

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Safi. The closest is Lalla Aicha Oum al Knabich (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Safi

6 museums within 100 km of Safi. The closest is دار السلطان Dar es-Sultan (1 km); the best-known is National Museum of Ceramics (Safi) (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Safi

2 parks within 100 km of Safi. The closest is حديقة الشهيد محمد الدرة (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Safi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 5 km on the road.

  1. Start in Safi
  2. 1 km Sidi Mansour · heritage site, Marrakech-Safi
  3. 1 km Sidi Ali al Gaila · heritage site, Marrakech-Safi
  4. 1 km Sea Castle · heritage site, Marrakech-Safi
  5. 1 km National Museum of Ceramics (Safi) · museum, Marrakech-Safi
  6. 1 km Land Castle · heritage site, Marrakech-Safi
  7. 0 km Back to Safi

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From travellers near Safi

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How to reach Safi

    All places near Safi by distance

    Within 15 km of Safi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Safi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs3853Al-Kasbah Mosque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3349Land Castle (1 km)
    Other attractions3030Sidi Mohamed al Chariq (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2123Plage Ras Lafaa (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1115Lalla Aicha Oum al Knabich (1 km)
    Museums66دار السلطان Dar es-Sultan (1 km)
    Parks22حديقة الشهيد محمد الدرة (1 km)
    Caves02مغارة الجرف (62 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Cap Beddouza (2 km)

    Safi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Safi?

    Sea Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), El Massira Stadium (attraction, about 1 km), Land Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Sidi Ali al Gaila (heritage site, about 1 km), Sidi Mansour (heritage site, about 1 km), National Museum of Ceramics (Safi) (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Safi?

    142 places on Spotwander: 38 mosques & dargahs, 33 forts & heritage, 30 other attractions, 21 beaches & coast, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Safi?

    Al-Kasbah Mosque, about 1 km by road; La Grande Mosquée (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Safi?

    Land Castle, about 1 km by road; Bab Agro (Gate of Agrou) (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Safi?

    Plage Ras Lafaa, about 1 km by road; Plage De Sidi Boudala (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Safi?

    Start in Safi, visit Sidi Mansour, then Sidi Ali al Gaila, then Sea Castle, then National Museum of Ceramics (Safi), then Land Castle, and drive back — about 5 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Safi?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Safi

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Safi’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Safi on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.