Portuguese Cistern of El Jadida
An eerie former warehouse turned cistern turned movie set in El Jadida, Morocco.

📜 Historic cistern in El Jadida, Morocco, beneath the Citadel.
🔍 Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in late Gothic Manueline style in 1514, and converted to a cistern in 1541. It is known for its unique reflections.

Why Go

✨ Eerie and atmospheric setting
🎬 Famous movie set, notably Orson Welles' Othello.
✨ Creates beautiful and spooky reflections from water and ceiling oculus.
🏰 Remarkable piece of Portuguese military architecture and engineering.
🚶 Located within the historic fortified city of Mazagan (Cité Portugaise).

Tips

💧 Best visual impression when the floor is covered in a thin layer of water and light from the oculus creates reflections.

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