Safi / 8 photo spots
8 Instagram spots around Safi
Safi sits on Morocco’s Atlantic coast and is known for its ceramics. These eight ideas combine the old town and harbour with two coastal excursions.
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Ksar El Bahr
Ksar El Bahr is a historic fort beside the Atlantic. Frame the fort and water together, then choose a closer view of its masonry. Keep away from surf and observe any barriers.
Search Google MapsPotters’ Hill
Potters’ Hill is associated with Safi’s ceramic craft. Look for the shapes and colours of pottery in the district, and ask craftspeople or shop owners before photographing their work. Ask locally which workshops are currently operating and accessible before visiting.
Search Google MapsNational Museum of Ceramics
The National Museum of Ceramics is in Safi’s Cité des Arts, on Avenue Al Medina El Mounawara. The building is one option for an exterior image. Ask staff about photography before photographing objects inside.
Search Google MapsPortuguese Cathedral
The remains of the Portuguese cathedral are part of Safi’s architectural heritage. Compose an image around the remaining stonework and verify access before planning a visit.
Search Google MapsSafi Medina
Safi’s medina has narrow lanes and shops. Use a lane to lead the eye through the frame, and ask before taking identifiable portraits or close-ups of stalls.
Search Google MapsPort of Safi
The fishing port is part of Safi’s working waterfront. Look for a permitted public viewpoint and frame the boats in relation to the harbour without entering restricted areas.
Search Google MapsLalla Fatna Beach
Lalla Fatna is a beach near Safi. Place the shoreline low in the frame for a coastal landscape and check local sea conditions before approaching the water.
Search Google MapsOualidia Lagoon
Oualidia is a separate coastal excursion from Safi. Use the lagoon and its shoreline as layers in a wide composition, keeping to permitted access routes.
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