Oran Marseille ferry

Oran Guide

The Algerian city of Oran is located in the north west Mediterranean Sea coast and is Algeria's second largest city. It is a major port, industrial centre and centre of learning in western Algeria and is located around 430 km from Algiers. Founded in 903 by Moorish Andalusian traders, the city has had a long and interesting past. In its time the city has also been ruled by the Spanish, the Turks and since 1831, the French. There is a good selection of hotels in the city to suit most budgets. The city's restaurants tend to offer a good selection of Algerian specialities.

In, or near, the city visitors will find cinemas, arts centres, an open air theatre, a museum, the district of Sidi El Houari, the historic city centre of Oran, the Medina Djedida with its artisanal products, the cathedral and some lovely coastal resorts.

Oran can be reached by ferry from the ports of Marseilles, Sète, Alicante and Almería.

Marseille Guide

The French city of Marseille lies on the Mediterranean Sea coast in the south of France and is France's second largest city, known the world over for its amazing beaches and large port. Visitors to the city will find much to see and do including some charming districts filled with busy bazaars and street markets. This is particularly the case in the area around the port. Popular attractions in the city include the Basilique Notre Dame de La Garde which can be found on the south side of the Vieux Port. Also of interest in Marseille is the Chateau d'If and the Centre de la Vieille Charite which is a large exhibition centre that dates back to the 17th century and can be found in the Panier district of the city. For lovely views of the sea you should head to the beautiful La Cathedrale de la Nouvelle Major and the grand Palais du Pharo which is on the waterfront and was once the home of Napoleon III and now hosts many exhibitions.