Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The next development along the coast is
Perla Saïdia
, so far just with apartment blocks.
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Saïdia
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Saïdia is still the sleepy little seaside town it has always been, with holiday apartment
complexes for government officials. The large developments known as the Station Bal-
néaire lie to the west, but the town remains quite separate.
Saïdia has a superb beach with clean yellow sand. There are loungers and umbrellas to
hire, jet skis and pedalos and, most unusually, girls in bikinis. The new corniche has fast-
food restaurants and clubs along it, each pumping out its own brand of music. Most,
though, are closed out of season. One block back from the beach, Blvd Hassan II has
some pre-existing hotels, banks, cafes and internet facilities.
Sleeping & Eating
Hotel Atlal
( 0536 62 50 21; atlalben@menara.ma; 44 Blvd Hassan II; d incl breakfast Dh510; )
Large
rooms are the order of the day at this hotel, which is run by friendly staff. There's a bar
and good restaurant, too. However, noise from the basement disco can be a problem.
HOTEL
€€
Restaurant Boughaz
(Corniche; pizzas from Dh30.; 10am-10pm)
One of many restaurants lining the corniche, the
Boughaz serves the usual burgers, pizzas and fish. Inside it's cavernous, but there's a ter-
race overlooking the beach with wonderful sea views.
FAST FOOD
€
Getting There & Away
The adjacent border with Algeria remains closed. While Morocco would like to reopen it,
Algeria has so far refused to agree. However, there is no active conflict.
AIR
Oujda's Angad airport is 45km from Saïdia. Royal Air Maroc has two (or more in the high
season) daily flights to Casablanca and direct flights to France. Ryanair operates flights to
