Oujda

Oujda is the capital city of the Oriental Morocco region, and is in the eastern part of Mediterranean Morocco.

By train
There are several trains per day from western Morocco with ONCF, including overnight trains. Journey time from Casablanca is around 10 hours while it's 5½ h from Fez. There are no trains from nearby Algeria.



By car
Oujda is accessible from the north via Melilla and Nador, or from the west via Fes and Taza. Arriving from the south is also possible from Figuig and Bouarfa. The Algerian border is closed which prevents land travel to/from the east. There are grand taxis to many destinations including: Taza, Saidia (20 dirhams), Berkane (18 dirhams), Jerada (15 dirhams), and Ain Beni Mathar (15 dirhams).

By bus
The bus station is located next to the grand taxi station in the south of the city. Many destinations are possible. From Oudja to Taza is roughly 30 dirhams, Oujda to Fes around 60 dirhams.

By boat
Boat service is via Nador and Melilla, both around three or four hours away.

Buy
The Bab Sidi Abdel Wahab or adjoining Morocco Market Square are some great places to buy things.

Budget
There are various decent hotels around the Place du 16 Aout, but two of the best are:


 * Hotel Telimcen (0536686533), which is attached to a women-friendly patisserie and cafe. 80 dirhams will get you a single room with a hot shower. Friendly staff.
 * Hotel Hanna (0536686003) has public hallway showers, but is slightly cheaper.

Splurge

 * As all over Morocco, the Hotel A ibis is a safe and well located bet. Always right next to the train station, the Ibis offers wi-fi, hot showers, white sheets, a lovely breakfast buffet, a pool and bar. Even if you aren't staying here, just pop in for an afternoon cocktail poolside (even during Ramadan!)
 * Another good option in Oujda is the Atlas Spa and Hotel, again, right next to the train station. Swank and brand-new, it's even got a night club (or at least a sign for one).