Mediterranean & Rif
Eastern Mediterranean & Figuig oasis
The Oriental joins the blue Mediterranean from Al Hoceima to Saïdia — the Blue Pearl and its 14 km of golden beach — with refined Oujda, capital of the Beni Snassen and historical crossroads with Algeria. Berkane and its orange groves, the Marchica lagoon facing Nador, and far south the fortified oasis of Figuig on the Saharan Atlas edge reveal another, more secret Morocco.
Best period
May–Oct · beaches June–Sept
Ambience & flavours
Saïdia mhamssa · Berkane citrus · Mediterranean seafront
Key cities
Oujda
Eastern capital, compact medina, Bab Sidi Abdelwahab esplanade and raï music.
Suggested itineraries
Eastern Mediterranean in 3 days
Saïdia beach, Marchica lagoon and Oujda medina.
When to go — month by month
January
Cold and rainy, quiet medinas
February
Still cool, winter light
March
Spring, lagoon waking
April
Mild, beaches still empty
May
Ideal — warm, few people
June
Beach scene rising, MRE arrive
July
Summer peak, Saïdia packed
August
Still peak, book early
September
Ideal — warm sea, calm again
October
Bright October, low season
November
Rain, winter mood
December
Cool and calm
Festivals & events
Must-see
Sites in this region· 7
Médina d'Oujda
Oujda
Millennial medina founded in 994, marked by Bab Sidi Abdelwahab and the spice souks at the heart of the Oriental region.
Plage de Saïdia
Saïdia
Mediterranean 'Blue Pearl': 14 km of fine golden sand, Algerian border to the east.
Marina de Saïdia
Saïdia
Modern marina at the heart of the seaside resort, 700 berths and family resorts.
Lagune de Marchica
Nador
115 km² Mediterranean lagoon ('Bouari Sea') at Nador, a major eco-project and bird-watching site.
Mont Gourougou
Nador
Forested 887 m massif overlooking Melilla and the Marchica lagoon; panoramic Mediterranean views.
Gastronomy & flavours
Crafts & shopping
What to pack
Swimsuit + flip-flops for Saïdia, windbreaker for the windy Med, modest scarf for Oujda medina.
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