No. 22Marrakech-Safi
Safi
- Coastal City
Morocco's pottery capital — an Atlantic port city famous for its colorful ceramics and sardine industry.
- Population
- 308,508
- Elevation
- 0m
- Climate
- Mediterranean oceanic
- Best Time
- April to October
- Airport
- No Airport
- pottery
- ceramics
- coastal
- portuguese
- crafts
About Safi
Safi has been Morocco's ceramics capital for centuries. The Colline des Potiers (Potters' Hill) is a living workshop where artisans produce the distinctive Safi pottery — bold geometric designs in blue, green, and yellow. The Portuguese fortress (Kechla) and the coastal Château de Mer provide historical gravitas, while the city's sardine canning industry makes it one of the world's largest sardine exporters.
Getting to Safi
- From Marrakech
- 140km
- From Casablanca
- 209km
By Air
Safi does not have its own airport. The nearest international airports are in Marrakech (140 km) and Casablanca (209 km).
Trains, buses and grand taxis
Rail only reaches some cities; coaches (CTM, Supratours) and shared grand taxis cover the rest. Routes, journey times and fares are in our Morocco transport guide.
Practical Tips for Safi
Best Time to Visit
The ideal time to visit Safi is April to October.
Climate & Weather
Safi has a mediterranean oceanic climate at an elevation of 0 meters.
Coastal breezes moderate temperatures year-round. Ocean fog is common in the mornings during summer months.
Etiquette and safety
The same customs and precautions apply across Morocco: see our guides to etiquette and safety.
Cities Near Safi
The five closest cities in this guide, nearest first.
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