SAFFI, or ASAFFI, a town of Morocco, in a barren valley between two hills, on the shore of the Atlantic, not far from Cape Cantiro. It was formerly a place of much European trade; and until 1641 belonged to the Portuguese, but now it is gradually decreasing in size and importance. The roadstead in front of the town affords good anchorage. Pop. about 9000, of whom 3000 are Jews.
SAFFI, or ASAFFI
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