Travel advisory · MoroccoOujda is in or near an area where governments advise against all but essential travel: Algeria border region.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice
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| Government | Advice | Updated | Read the advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (FCDO) | No advice against travel; general precautions only | – | Read the advice |
| United States (State Dept) | Exercise increased caution | Sep 4, 2026 | Read the advice |
| Canada (Global Affairs) | Exercise a high degree of caution due to terrorism (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Germany (Auswärtiges Amt) | Kein Warnhinweis für das übrige Land; Abraten nur für bestimmte Gebiete (regional advisories) | Nov 2, 2026 | Read the advice |
| New Zealand (SafeTravel) | Exercise increased caution (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
| Ireland (Department of Foreign Affairs) | High Degree of Caution | – | Read the advice |
| France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs) | Pays sûr, vigilance accrue dans certaines zones seulement (regional advisories) | – | Read the advice |
Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.
Oujda
Visit Oujda for its old-city lanes, jewelry and leather markets, and Gharnati music. The city is also a stop for travelers continuing to Saidia.
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Oujda is the largest city and capital of Morocco’s Oriental region, about 15 km west of the Algerian border. It is not on the coast: the Mediterranean is roughly 55 to 60 km north, and Saidia is a common day trip or onward destination. In the central old city, narrow lanes lead to traditional Moroccan houses and markets, including jewelry and leather markets. The Grand Mosque, rebuilt after 1296, is one of Oujda’s key historic sites. Just outside the city, Bled el Gaada has Roman-era ruins, and Jbel Hamra forest lies about 5 km south of the centre, with Sidi Maafa park to its east.
Oujda is a centre of Gharnati, an Andalusi music style named after Granada, and hosts an annual International Festival of Gharnati Music. Reggada, an Amazigh dance and music tradition from the Beni Znassen tribes, also comes from the area. Winters are cool and wet, while summers are hot and dry; rainfall averages about 300 to 500 mm a year. The old city and nearby sights suit a city stop, while Saidia is an option for travelers heading to the Mediterranean. Oujda connects to western Morocco by air and rail.
Oujda in five
- Do not try to cross into AlgeriaThe UK government says the land and sea borders between Morocco and Algeria are closed, patrolled and monitored, and that crossing without authorization is illegal. Plan Oujda as an end point, not a gateway.UK travel advice
- Come by rail from the westThe tourist board says the national railway connects Marrakech to Oujda. Road travel from Fes is 330 km and about 3 hours 20 minutes by its figures, so check ONCF timetables for a seat.Trains in Morocco
- Walk the medina gates and the Sebti PalaceThe tourist board lists the old medina's monumental gates, the Sebti Palace cultural visit and Lalla Aicha park. A half day covers them, with the Al Kabir mosque and its fountains as a landmark.
- Add Saidia for the beachThe tourist board says Saidia lies about 60 km from Oujda, with a 14 km sandy beach and a marina. A day trip works, but a night is better in summer.Mediterranean coast guide
- Keep your Moroccan entry stampThe UK government notes that border officials should stamp your passport on entry and that some travelers have had trouble leaving without one. Check it when you arrive overland.
Need to know
- Airport
- Oujda (OUD), a regional airport in the east
- Getting there
- ONCF train from the west; Fes is 330 km by road, about 3 hr 20 min
- Getting around
- Petit taxis and walking in the medina
- Best base
- Near the medina and the station
- Time needed
- A day for the sights; add Saidia for a beach stay
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear6 rainy daysHigh16°Low6°Cool, rainJanuaryClear
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 31 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, rain
- FebruaryClear4 rainy daysHigh18°Low7°CoolFebruaryClear
Best
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 23 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
- MarchPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh20°Low8°MildMarchPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 52 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- AprilClear8 rainy daysHigh22°Low10°Mild, goodAprilClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, good
- MayClear5 rainy daysHigh26°Low14°Warm, goodMayClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, good
- JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh31°Low18°HotJuneClear
Good
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh35°Low21°HotJulyClear
Mixed
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- AugustClear1 rainy dayHigh35°Low22°HotAugustClear
Mixed
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 4 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot
- SeptemberClear4 rainy daysHigh30°Low19°Warm, goodSeptemberClear
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, good
- OctoberClear4 rainy daysHigh26°Low15°Warm, goodOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, good
- NovemberClear5 rainy daysHigh20°Low10°MildNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 25 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- DecemberClear5 rainy daysHigh17°Low8°CoolDecemberClear
Good
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 28 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool
Average daily high and low in Oujda, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Oujda
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 17°
- Humidity
- 61%
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Oujda
08:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today24°10°0%Monday: Partly cloudy. High 24°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue22°12°53%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 22°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 53%.
- Wed22°13°45%Wednesday: Rain. High 22°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 45%.
- Thu23°15°9%Thursday: Rain. High 23°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 9%.
- Fri25°13°0%Friday: Fog. High 25°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sat27°11°3%Saturday: Cloudy. High 27°, Low 11°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sun28°15°9%Sunday: Cloudy. High 28°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 9%.
Updated 06:28 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 9.842 MAD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Saidiaabout 60 km northA 14 km sandy beach and a marina on the Mediterranean, by the tourist board's description.Read the guide
- Zegzel Valleyby road, north-west of the cityA green valley the tourist board lists among Oujda's top five sights.
- Fesabout 3 hours 20 minutes by roadA transfer rather than a day trip; 330 km west by the tourist board's figures.Read the guide
Before you go to Oujda
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Rules for Oujda, checked
- UK FCDO: Morocco's land and sea borders with Algeria are closed; do not attempt to cross, as it is illegal without authorization.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- UK FCDO: border officials should stamp your passport on entry; some travelers have had difficulty leaving Morocco without an entry stamp.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Oujda
Saidia, Al Hoceima and Tetouan along the shore
Read the guideMelilla travel guideA Spanish city on the coast across the Rif
Read the guideFes travel guideThe long rail and road link west
Read the guideAll of MoroccoCities, desert, coast and entry basics
Read the guideGetting around MoroccoRail, coach and rental options
Read the guideVisas and entryCheck passport rules before you fly
Read the guideOujda FAQ
Is Oujda worth visiting?
Yes as a stop in eastern Morocco or a base for Saidia, if you like a medina without crowds. It is not on most first-trip routes, so skip it if you have a week and want the big sights.
Can you cross from Oujda into Algeria?
No. The UK government says the land and sea borders between Morocco and Algeria are closed and patrolled, and that crossing without authorization is illegal. Check the current advice before you plan any trip near the border.
How far is Oujda from Saidia?
The tourist board gives about 60 km. Saidia has a 14 km beach and a marina, so it is the usual summer destination for people staying in Oujda.
How do you get from Fes to Oujda?
The tourist board gives 330 km and about 3 hours 20 minutes by road, and says the railway connects the east. Check the ONCF timetable and book ahead for busy periods.
When is the best time to visit Oujda?
April, May, September and October are the comfortable months, with warm days and no extreme heat. July and August are hot in the city, so combine a visit with the beach.