Safi Power Plant

The Safi Power Plant (Safi Energy Hub) is a technological flagship of Morocco's energy infrastructure and one of the most efficient coal-fired power plants in Africa. The facility has an installed capacity of 1,386 megawatts, consisting of two units of 693 megawatts each. It is the first power plant in Africa to use ultra-supercritical (USC) technology, which allows for higher energy efficiency with significantly lower CO2 emissions and reduced fuel consumption. Commissioned in December 2018, the plant covers approximately 25% of Morocco's total electricity demand. The project was realized with an investment volume of around 2.6 billion USD by the Safiec consortium. Strategically located on the Atlantic coast south of Safi, the power plant features its own coal terminal in the new port of Safi. The facility plays a crucial role in ensuring national energy security and supporting industrial growth through a stable base load supply. Despite Morocco's strong focus on renewable energy, Safi remains an essential component of the country's energy mix due to its high efficiency.

Nearby cities

Marrakech

A vibrant imperial city known as the 'Red City'.

Safi

A major port city and the center of Moroccan pottery.

El Kelaa des Sraghna

A major agricultural center known especially for its olive cultivation.

Essaouira

A charming coastal city, formerly known as Mogador.

Youssoufia

An industrial city built after phosphate mining.

Skhirat

Skhirat is a prestigious coastal town in Morocco, known for its pristine Atlantic beaches and high-end resorts.

Sidi Bouknadel

Sidi Bouknadel is an up-and-coming coastal town north of Rabat, known for its stunning beaches and exotic gardens.

Harhoura

A chic seaside resort south of Rabat, known for its beautiful beaches, seafood restaurants, and pine forests.

Setti Fatma

A picturesque village at the end of the Ourika Valley, famous for its seven waterfalls.

Asni

A picturesque village at the foot of Mount Toubkal, famous for its vibrant Saturday Berber market.

Oualidia

A serene coastal town situated along a beautiful lagoon, world-famous for its oyster farming.

Oukaimeden

Africa's highest ski resort in the Atlas Mountains, offering snow adventures in winter and cool hiking trails in summer.

Ouirgane

A peaceful mountain village in the High Atlas, known for its red soil and excellent hiking trails.

Imlil

An idyllic mountain village in the High Atlas and the main gateway to Jebel Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak.

History & landmarks

Demnate

One of Morocco's oldest cities, famous for the Imi n'Ifri natural bridge and its traditional pottery.

More places

Maroc Phosphore Chemical Plant

Part of the comprehensive Safi complex for converting phosphate into high-quality fertilizers.

OCP Safi Industrial Complex

A massive chemical complex for processing phosphate into acids and fertilizers.

Port of Safi

An important port for fishing and the export of minerals and chemical products.

OCP Benguerir Mine

An important phosphate mining center with a direct connection to industrial processing facilities.

Koutoubia Mosque

The largest mosque in Marrakech, featuring a nearly 70-meter-high minaret that inspired the Giralda in Seville.

Ben Youssef Madrasa

An Islamic college in Marrakech that was once the largest in North Africa.

Saadian Tombs

A historic cemetery in Marrakech housing the tombs of the Saadian sultans from the late 16th century.

El Badi Palace

Once a magnificent palace built at the end of the 16th century by Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur.