Tourism in Oujda
The wonderful Moroccan city of Oujda is located in northeastern Morocco near the Moroccan-Algerian border. It was founded by the Amazigh tribe of Zenata with a long heritage in the year 944 AD, and therefore there are many historical monuments dating back to that era that visitors can delve into its breathtaking beauty and rich history. . Many wars took place in this city and the Arabs, the Turks, the Spaniards and the French seized it in varying periods throughout history, so there are also many historical monuments from those eras. In addition to the rich history, this city also has a modern feel, with huge avenues, spacious parks, and many luxurious shopping centers. These historical and modern factors made the city a popular destination for tourists coming to Morocco.
The most famous tourist places in Oujda
There are many places that tourists can enjoy in the Moroccan city of Oujda, the most important of which are:
Bab Sidi Abdel Wahab
Bab Sidi Abdel Wahhab is one of the historical treasures in the city of Oujda in Morocco, and bears the name of Sharif Al-Salih Sidi Abdel Wahab.
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Al-Wajdiyyin Flags, who lived in Oujda and died there, and it dates back to the year 1325 AD, and is characterized by a unique Islamic architectural style,
It features distinctive inscriptions and ornaments.
The gate was built as part of the city wall, which used to protect the old city inside, and popular markets, cafes and restaurants are held
The locality is in the vicinity of the gate, which makes it one of the vital areas in the country.
Bab Sidi Abdel Wahab, which is the only monument in this neighborhood that tells of Oujda's civilized past and cultural heritage, given its location
Because of the importance of the roads leading to and from it, it can be considered the center of the city.
A very beautiful garden in the Moroccan city of Oujda and an oasis in the heart of the city, where visitors from locals and tourists come to relax and spend a relaxing time in the lap of nature. This garden is filled with beautiful trees and plants, and there are plenty of seating and resting areas, and a small café where you can eat the most delicious light dishes and various cold and hot drinks. It is easy to access this park because it is located in a central location in the city.
Sidi Maafa forest
A huge national park that extends over an area of 12 km. In the opinion of many of its visitors, it is the ideal place to practice various sports such as jogging, cycling and hiking, because it contains many wonderful paths surrounded by dense trees and beautiful flowers of different colors. The garden also has plenty of family-friendly hangouts where they can relax, picnic and grill meat in a beautiful and peaceful environment. This park also distinguishes that entry to it is free.
Lalla Aisha Garden
Visited by thousands of those interested in tourism in Oujda, this market is distinguished by its goods that you will not find anywhere else, and you can learn about the culture of the Moroccan people while touring the market and buying the famous spices from there.
Pottery and handmade gifts are also among the best things you can get from it, as are all kinds of fruits, foods, household items, carpets and other things.
Mohammed VI Theater
The Mohammed VI Theater of Oujda is a unique cultural and artistic beacon. It also constitutes a space with a socio-cultural dimension par excellence, allowing art lovers in the East, especially young people, to refine their artistic talents and develop their creative energies.
The Mohammed VI Theater will host an important part of the activities included in the general program of the celebration of Oujda, the Capital of Arab Culture, during the period from April 13, 2018 to March 29, 2019.
The program of this celebration includes major cultural and artistic events with a national, Arab and international dimension, festivals and intellectual seminars, and honoring cultural figures, with the participation of about 1,200 intellectuals and artists.
Dar al-Sabti is an example of the role of the Moroccan bourgeoisie in the colonial era. The city of Oujda has now become an archaeological landmark owned by the urban community. It is sometimes used as a hall for cultural activities. Or entertainment. In the summer, it turns into a wedding hall. Dar Al-Sabti was founded in 1938 by one of the merchants of Oujda, considering that Oujda played a commercial role par excellence, to be a palace of hospitality housing senior traders and employees. Scientific Council
Those who prefer reading, reading and science lovers can enjoy a special tour of the Scientific Council, which is one of the most famous libraries in the city.
Saint Louis Church
Saint Louis Church: Oujda did not know a large spread of churches, but the first of these churches was built with the entry of colonialism, such as the Church of Saint Louis, and the church building was built 100 years ago, and this church is considered among the churches distributed in Morocco since history and during the French colonialism in the nineteenth century. The church is a place of prayer for Christians residing in the city, and prayers are held there on Saturdays and Sundays, and African students who study at Muhammad I University, converts to Christianity, and a group of Christians residing inside Millennium City attend it.
Mohammed VI Mosque
Maulana, Commander of the Faithful, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God support him and grant him victory. On Friday, Rajab 24, 1433 AH, corresponding to June 15, 2012 AD, he inaugurated a large mosque in the city of Oujda, which was named, may God protect him, the name of the Mohammed VI Mosque, and performed Friday prayers there.
The era of our master Al-Mansur Allah witnessed a qualitative and quantitative development in the field of building new mosques and restoring religious monuments that are considered antiquities.
The mosque, which has a capacity to accommodate 3000 worshippers, includes a women's suite, a locker, a hall for memorizing the Holy Qur'an, a residence for the imam and another for the muezzin.
The mosque, which is considered among the largest mosques in our country, was designed on the same architectural organization as the historical Moroccan mosques in building the houses of God.
Advantages of the Moroccan city of Oujda
The city is considered one of the most important cities that attract nature lovers due to the large number of plants and lands cultivated there, as it nurtures the soul with its heritage related to Andalusian art and music that appeared in the eleventh century AD.
The city was awarded the title of the Capital of Arab Culture, according to the ALECSO Organization for Science and Culture, which raised its status and made the eyes turn to it to get acquainted with it closely and visit its distinctive landmarks in full.
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