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 A region full of discoveries.
The first neighborhood of Saïdia dates back to 1883. Under the orders of sultan Hassan 1st, a Kasbah was built on the left bank of the Kiss River to be used as a look out point and border post with Algeria, then under French rule. In 1913, Saïdia came under French protectorate. The French settlers liked the city and turned it into a seaside holiday destination. Since the independence from foreign occupation, this beautiful beach kept attracted more and more people, making Saïdia the most important tourist destination in North-East Morocco. Tours - Tour the Mediterranean highway from Saïdia to Tangier. Driving along the seaside road from Saïdia to Tangier is the best discovery tour in northern Morocco. Discover the most beautiful beaches and most stunning sites along this legendary road.
From the Algerian border to the natural Spanish border, be inspired by the majestic environment and its beauty while travelling into the heart of thistory.
- Southern tour to the Figuig Oasis. Discover the enchanting lands that will lead you to the gates of the desert. Through breathtaking and unique landscapes all the way down to the city of Figuig, travel down this southern road to experience the overwhelming presence of Nature in its original form.
- 100 mile loop including the visit of Ras El Ma, Berkane, Tafoughalt and Oujda.
Discover the entire region of Saïdia by visiting all the sites that made it famous : the Moulouya delta, the Ras El Ma fisherman’s wharf, Berkane and the Triffa plain, the Beni Snassen mountain, the Zegzel valley, Tafoughalt, the pigeon and camel caverns, the Fezouane hot springs and finally, Oujda, the capital of the Oriental region.
Oujda - Getaways - History and visit of the city.
Oujda, millennium city, was founded by Ziri Ibn Attia, and is the administration capital of the oriental region of Morocco. I
t is located in North-Eastern Morocco and is the ancestral home to the biggest warring tribe in Morocco, the Beni Snassen (Berkane, Oujda, Ahfir, Tawrite, Taza, Tafoughalte and Zayo). Its strategic location, 9 miles from the Algerian border and 37 miles from the Mediterranean Sea, made it a natural crossroad between Morocco, the Maghreb and Europe. The city has more than 500 000 inhabitants.
Visit the city by starting from the majestic gates of the medina and be enchanted by the charm of its gardens.
Next is the Dar Sebti, a magnificent palace built in 1938 by a rich merchant recently restored and renovated; and finally the Charif Al Idrissi library that was created in 1956.
- Getting there
Only 50 miles from Saïdia, you can drive to Oujda for an unforgettable one-day getaway.
The Moulouya outlet
- History and visit.
The Moulouya is a great Moroccan river that springs out at the junction between the Middle and High Atlas in the Almssid region near Midelt ( Kenifra province). The Moulouya is 380 miles long.
Its course takes it through eastern Morocco until it finds the Mediterranean Sea near the town of Saïdia. 13 miles away from the city of Berkane, its delta covers more than 6 700 acres.
The Moulouya Delta is a high-value ecological and biological site (SIBE rated) with an important biodiversity, rich water vegetation and hosts five distinct habitat zones: marine, delta, running water, marsh and swamp.
Naturally, the Moulouya delta is a prime destination for nature lovers and a great getaway to discover this legendary river.
- Getting there
A few miles from Saïdia, the Moulouya outlet to the sea is readily accessible by car.
Berkane - History and visit of the city.
Berkane and its surrounding region have a very long history. In fact, this city, whose name is linked to the Saint Sidi Ahmed Aberkane, has for centuries seen a number of different people and civilizations: Amazigh, Romans and all the Arab dynasties; which made this city an interesting blend of cultures.
Once in Berkane, check out the surrounding mountain sites of Béni Snassen, Taforalt or Zegzel.
- Getting there
Located 16 miles from Saïdia, you can drive there for a nature & trekking getaway.
Nador
- History and visit of the city.
Nador belonged at one time to rich and diverse civilizations: Amazigh, Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman. There two theories as to the origin of the name Nador: the name Nador may be short for Aït Nador, one of the villages neighboring the laguna or may have come from the Arabic “nadar” meaning sight. In fact, Nador was a strategic observation point overlooking Spain. Visit the harbor and beach of Nador for an entertaining and maritime getaway.
- Getting there Enjoy the Mediterranean in Nador, only 36 miles away by road or a mere few nautical miles from the Saïdia Marina.
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