Tanks in El Jadida - is one of the most interesting and most visited tourist destinations in the city. Tanks are not far from the mosque at the entrance to the walled medina.

The history of the attractions began in 1741 originally on this site was built by the Portuguese military arsenal, and later remade in his war room meetings. But it soon became clear that the long siege of the citadel without fresh water simply can not do. Therefore, after some time the hall was taken reservoir, the so-called tank, where the Portuguese were stored reserves of fresh water.

In spite of all the historical events of the tank were able to maintain its original appearance. Storage is a square room with three halls on the south, north and east side and four towers. Great Hall was established in 1741 in the Gothic style. The gloomy impression of this small light brightens up the room made a hole in the center of the roof, which is supported by 25 columns.

For tourists reservoir was discovered in 1916, after a local shopkeeper, decided to expand his shop a few, broke through the wall and into the tank. The reservoir is filled with water only a few times, but the dampness is felt to this day.

Today, at the bottom of the tank is supported by a small Portuguese water layer, so that when the light creates an amazing game of light reflection in the water. The mysterious atmosphere of the hall reservoir inspired famous cult director Orson Welles removed in 1949 in the natural scenery of several scenes for his film "Othello".