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Oujda, Morocco

Oujda is a major city in northeast Morocco near the border with Algeria. Oujda is the largest city and capital of the Oriental region of northeastern Morocco and has a population of 506,224 people.

Type CityPopulation 506,224

Why go

  • City in Oriental, Morocco.
  • Served by Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM).

History

Oujda is a major city in northeast Morocco near the border with Algeria. Oujda is the largest city and capital of the Oriental region of northeastern Morocco and has a population of 506,224 people. It is located about 15 kilometres west of the Moroccan-Algerian border in the south of the Beni Iznassen Mountains and about 55 km south of the Mediterranean coast.

Restaurants & places to go

Sandwich, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-23:30 Features: delivery · 11 Boulevard Zerktouni, Oujda · wwx.amin.free.fr
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Cafe · cafe · rihaboujda.com
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Cafe · cafe · Boulevard Mohammed VI, Oujda · opheon.com
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Cafe · cafe · 1 Boulevard Moulay Idriss Al Akbar, Oujda · rihaboujda.com
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Airports

Oujda Angads Airport (OUD) 11 km to the centre
Ahl Angad, 02, MA — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (Ryanair, Royal Air Maroc, Transavia France) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Paris, Beauvais, Brussels, Casablanca, Charleroi… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 9 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM) 55 km to the centre
Zenata, 13, DZ — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 2 airlines (Air Algerie, Aigle Azur) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Marseille, Paris, Algier, Lyon (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Zenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: OUD has direct flights to 9 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Paris, Beauvais, Brussels, Casablanca, Charleroi…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Oujda, Morocco. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
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