Saïdia

Also known as Saidia, Saīdia, Blue Pearl

Saïdia (; Ajrud), known as the "Blue Pearl", is a coastal town in northeastern Morocco. It is located in the Berkane Province in the north of Beni Znassen region, lying in the adjacent metropolitan area of Berkane itself, along the Mediterranean Sea to the north and Moroccan-Algerian border to the east. Its coastline is one of the longest beaches of Morocco and is characterized by its golden sand and Mediterranean climate, making it a popular international tourist destination. It hosts numerous resorts and attractions, including private beach resorts, shopping malls, golf courses, and other sp

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Settlement.name: Saïdia
Settlement.pushpin_map: Morocco#Africa
Settlement.pushpin_relief: 1
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Morocco
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Oriental
Settlement.unit_pref: Imperial
Settlement.population_as_of: 2010
Settlement.population_total: 3,871
Settlement.population_blank1_title: Ethnicities
Settlement.timezone: WET
Settlement.utc_offset: +0
Settlement.timezone_DST: WEST
Settlement.utc_offset_DST: +1

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Official name: Saidia
Population: 10514
Image: Boot in saidia.JPG
Households: 3220

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Commons category: Saïdia
native label: ⵙⵄⵉⴷⵢⵢⴰ

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Saïdia's marina covers an area of , with 740 berths and modern marina facilities. Tourists are attracted by its traditional folk music festival every August. It is surrounded by a natural bird preserve of marsh and woodland called Moulouya National Parc. Access to the main beach is through a eucalyptus forest.