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Plage El Morjane has BeachFinder Score: 90/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Plage El Morjane today
Plage El Morjane is a BeachFinder spot in DZ, DZ. Today, compare water temperature 22°C, wind 1 km/h · NE, uv 4.4, waves 0.3 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 90/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
22°C
Wind
1 km/h · NE
UV
4.4
Waves
0.3 m
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Last updated: Nov 5, 07:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 90/100
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Updated: Nov 5, 07:15 PM
Water temp
22°C
Air temp
19°C
Feels like
22°C
UV index
4.4
Wind
1 km/h · NE
Gust 4 km/h
Waves
0.3 m
Current
0 km/h · E
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Plage El Morjane
Plage El Morjane stretches along the Algerian coast in the Oran region, about 35 kilometers west of the city. This stretch of the Mediterranean coast is part of a string of beaches that dot the Gulf of Arzew, characterized by shallow bays and shores alternating between sand and rock formations. The Mediterranean here presents changing hues depending on the season and time of day, shifting from deep blue to the green-gray of calmer coastal waters. The beach itself is part of a coastal area particularly dense in terms of bathing offerings: Doriane Beach is located 1.2 kilometers to the east, while Plage de Rio Salado is only 1.3 kilometers away. Despite this proximity, El Morjane retains its own character, attracting a local clientele who appreciate its direct access and less formalized atmosphere than the neighboring resorts. The shore offers a natural setting without imposing developments, where the sand gradually meets the calm waters of the bay. Access to the beach remains rudimentary: no major infrastructure is reported, and swimming is done without supervision. The absence of environmental labels or structured services makes it a destination for visitors seeking an unadorned bathing experience, particularly popular during the summer months with residents of the surrounding towns.
About this spot
El Morjane, whose name evokes in colloquial Arabic the pearl ("el morjan"), reflects the maritime heritage of this Oran coast, long disputed between Mediterranean powers. The Arzew region, which encompasses this coastline, underwent major economic transformation in the 20th century with the rise of liquefied natural gas, but its beaches retain the more reserved atmosphere of traditional Algerian seaside resorts. Local inhabitants have been coming here for generations for family swims in the late afternoon, when the day's heat begins to subside and the low-angled light gilds the gulf waters.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Plage El Morjane today?
22°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Plage El Morjane today?
1 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Plage El Morjane?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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