Major city · Algeria
Mostaganemمستغانم
Mostaganem is a half-day stop between Oran and Algiers: see the Tabanh mosque, walk the corniche, then move on. One night only if you want a slow seaside evening.
Mostaganem is a relaxed port city on the Mediterranean coast of Northwest Algeria, about 80 km east of Oran. Its main draws are the 14th-century Tabanh mosque, a small mujahid museum and a corniche promenade. Most travellers pass through on the coastal road; the town itself needs 3–4 hours.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- DZD
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, crowded coast), Dec–Feb (cooler, some rain)
- Airport
- ORN
- Nights
- 0
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Mostaganem17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Mostaganem, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Algerian dinar (DZD).Algeria-wide
- SIM or eSIMMobilis, Djezzy and Ooredoo sell SIMs with a passport; buy in an official shop in town.Algeria-wide
- Tap waterDrink bottled water.Algeria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%.Algeria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Algeria-wide
- SafetyMostaganem is generally safe for tourists.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets elsewhere.Algeria-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 14 Protection Civile (fire, ambulance) · 1548 Gendarmerie (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysWeekend is Friday and Saturday; many shops close Friday midday.Algeria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckORN Oran Ahmed Ben Bella Airport (About 1 h 15 min by taxi or rental car; check for direct buses.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)DZD 100–200
- Sit-down mealRestaurant meal (mid-range)DZD 1,000–2,500
- Street or quick mealSandwich (bocadillo or merguez)DZD 300–600
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi ride within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi ride within town (3.1 mi (5 km))DZD 300–500
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus rideDZD 30–50
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (mujahid museum)DZD 200–500 (check)
- Budget bedHostel or budget hotel bed, a night, per personDZD 2,000
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomDZD 8,000
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomDZD 15,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget DZD 3,000 · Mid DZD 7,000 · High DZD 15,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ORN Oran Ahmed Ben Bella Airport (About 1 h 15 min by taxi or rental car; check for direct buses.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mostaganem: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
3 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable. For the corniche or Mostaland, a taxi costs 200–400 DZD. Buses run along the main roads but are infrequent for visitors.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Oran
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Taxi or shared minibus, about 1 h 15 min
Larger city with the Santa Cruz fort and a lively centre.
Sidi Bel Abbès
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Taxi or bus, about 1 h 30 min
Foreign Legion museum; limited English information.
Tlemcen
overnightDoor to door: About 3.5 h
Taxi or bus via Oran, about 3 h
Historic capital with the Great Mosque and Mechouar palace; needs a full day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Centre-ville (city centre)
Near the mosque and port; most hotels and restaurants.
Corniche area
Seafront hotels with views; quieter, a bit outside the centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- DZD 3,000–5,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- DZD 5,000–10,000 excl. bed
- High
- DZD 10,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × DZD 8,000 | DZD 8,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × DZD 7,000 | DZD 14,000 |
| Taxi from Oran airport to Mostaganem1 × DZD 2,500 · check | DZD 2,500 |
| Local bus within town2 × DZD 50 · check | DZD 100 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × DZD 1,500 | DZD 3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | DZD 2,760 |
| Trip total≈ DZD 15,180 per person per day, bed included | DZD 30,360 |
2026 estimate in DZD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | DZD 100–200 |
| Sandwich (bocadillo or merguez) | DZD 300–600 |
| Restaurant meal (mid-range) | DZD 1,000–2,500 |
| Taxi ride within town (5 km) | DZD 300–500 |
| Local bus ride | DZD 30–50 |
| Museum entry (mujahid museum) | DZD 200–500 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Friday closures: the mujahid museum and many shops close on Friday.
- Cash is king: few places accept cards; bring enough dinars.
- Checkpoints on the coastal road: police and gendarmerie stops are routine; have your passport and visa ready.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Protection Civile (fire, ambulance)
- 14
- Gendarmerie
- 1548
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Mostaganemمستغانم
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My bed tonight
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لهذا العنوان، من فضلكTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Protection Civile (fire, ambulance)14
- Gendarmerie1548
Embassy
The US embassy is in Algiers; most other countries have embassies in Algiers. Check your country's consular services before travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Oran → Mostaganem, taxi: about DZD 2,000–3,000, about 1 h 15 min (check)
- Mostaganem centre → corniche, taxi: DZD 300–500
Say or show
- السلام عليكم — Hello (as-salamu alaykum)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بقداش؟ — How much? (bqaddash?)
- ما فهمت — I don't understand (ma fhemt)
- وين الطواليط؟ — Where is the toilet? (win al-twalit?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Mostaganem. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, crowded coast), Dec–Feb (cooler, some rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Tabanh mosque, mujahid museum and corniche with verified hours.
- Eat pages for Bekhchis Restaurant and local seafood spots.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures from Oran and Algiers.
Sources
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