Strolling in Lalla Aïcha Park: With its wide pathways, palm trees, oaks, flowers, and fountains, Lalla Aïcha Park creates a genuine slice of paradise cherished by both the residents of Oujda and visitors. This large municipal park allows for delightful walks amidst 17 hectares of nature, established in 1935. It features recreational areas with pools, children's play areas, sports fields, and horseback riding and tennis clubs. The park is located less than 10 minutes by taxi from the medina and about a 25-minute walk.
Lalla Meriem Park: Located very close to the medina, Lalla Meriem Park is just 400 meters from Bab Sidi Abdelwahab Gate and near Dar Sebti Palace. Though younger and smaller than its big brother, Lalla Aïcha Park, Lalla Meriem Park is still of interest. It offers a refreshing haven with pleasant walks in generous natural surroundings across two hectares. Additionally, it houses a museum of traditional weapons from the Oriental region. This park provides a green and refreshing break after exploring the medina.
Refreshing in the Sidi Yahya Oasis and Visiting the Mausoleum: Sidi Yahya is the patron saint of Oujda, revered by Muslims, Jews, and Christians alike. The oasis, where a mausoleum was erected in his honor, has long been known as a meeting place for multiple religions and cultures. Renovated in 2010, it is located six kilometers south of the city. With its streams, small bridges, shaded pathways, and lush vegetation, it offers a refreshing respite for city dwellers and visitors. It's also a place of pilgrimage for those who come to pay their respects to Sidi Yahya.
Discovering the Surrounding Nature and Archaeological Sites: The region is ripe for exploration and offers diverse landscapes: archaeological and speleological sites, the Rif Mountains, gorges, lakes, plains, the Mediterranean and its beaches... Everyone can find a change of scenery according to their desires and the time available. In the hinterland, you can visit astonishing sites, such as the Camel Cave, located 64 km from Oujda, which houses an underground river and a succession of stalagmites and stalactites. Or the Pigeon Cave, which has sheltered humans for millennia, as evidenced by archaeological excavations that identified the "Man of Tafoghalt" (15,000 years ago). Both are situated in the Zegzel Valley, in the heart of the Beni Snassen Mountains, revealing beautiful terraced landscapes where various fruit trees are cultivated, including lemon, orange, and pomegranate trees. Further north, the Mediterranean unfolds with its long beaches, including the seaside resort of Saïdia.
Improving Your Swing at Isly Golf: Oujda boasts its own golf course, allowing you to make the most of your stay in the capital of the Oriental region by enjoying a round and honing your swing. Isly Golf is located in the northern part of the city and is adorned with palm trees, pine trees, and artificial lakes.