Melilla

[[file:Melilla banner.jpg|1280px|A view from the marina of the walled city of Melilla}} Vista desde Melilla la Vieja - View from Old Melilla

Melilla (Arabic: مليلية (Maliliyyah), Berber: ⵎⵔⵉⵜⵙ (Mřič)) is a Spanish exclave in North Africa, on the Moroccan side of the Mediterranean. In some ways, it's kind of like Ceuta but in other ways, it's a unique place.

Melilla Halal Explorer

• Tourist information office - calle Fortuny 21 ☎ +34 952-67-54-44 - Near the Plaza de Toros, but far from everything else. A better choice is to go to the Melilla Tourism Board kiosk outside the Casino Militar on the main plaza, Plaza Espana.

Local Language in Melilla

You are in Spain. People speak Spanish. But you are also in North Africa, and many people speak Tarifit (rifeño, a variety of Berber). French is also widely spoken amongst the Moroccans in Melilla.

Travel to Melilla

By vehicle (or on foot)

From Morocco. Melilla is completely surrounded by Moroccan territory (and the sea), and this is obviously a very sensitive border. Many try to cross illegally into Spain, with dire consequences. Crossing legally (in either direction) is also an eye-opening experience, but presents no particular difficulties if you are not transporting counterfeit goods or hashish.

Don't forget that Spain and Morocco are in different time zones, so crossing the border into Melilla you will lose one hour, or two hours in April and May (Morocco only started to observe daylight savings time in 2008).

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Melilla

• Melilla Airport IATA Flight Code: MLN 35.279722, -2.956389 - Melilla Airport Air Nostrum ATR-72-212A JBM - The airport was built in the 1960s to replace the old airport that had come under Morocan control in the 1950s. Air Nostrum (Iberia Regional) flies from Málaga (8 flights daily), Madrid Barajas (3 flights), and one flight from Almería, Granada, Valencia and Barcelona El Prat. There are no Flights to countries other than Spain or to Morocco.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Melilla

There are ferry services run by Acciona Trasmediterránea.

• from Malaga: 8 hours, with a fast ferry (3.5 hours) in the summer
• from Almeria: 6.5 hours, with a fast ferry (3.5 hours).
• from Motril: This is a new service from Motril near Granada.

By Rail

Moroccan train operator ONCF has three trains daily between Taourirt and the

• Beni-Nsar Port train station about five minutes' walk from the border - Connections are available at Taourirt with trains to Fès, Rabat, Casablanca, and Oujda.

What to see in Melilla

• Melilla la Vieja - The fortified old town, on a hill overlooking the port. Its ramparts have Roman origins. There is an elevator built into the restored city wall.

• Modernismo - Architecture, throughout the city, but especially on calle López Moreno and calle del Rey Juan Carlos

• Or Zoruah Synagogue Calle López Moreno Melilla, 8 35.294676, -2.940909 - Arabesque architecture, designed by Enrique Nieto in 1924. Downstairs a tacky bargain store, but the façade is excellently maintained. Visits can be arranged through the Melilla Tourism Board Kiosk on the Plaza Espana.

• Plaza de España - Surrounded by monumental buildings such as the local assembly building and the Casino Militar, and the Bank of Spain.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Melilla

Melilla (like Ceuta) is a territorio franco, which means no VAT or other taxes.

Halal Food

• Cafetería Los Arcos calle López Moreno next to the Sagrado Corazón church - Spanish churros and café con leche, or Moroccan mint tea.

• Cafetería El Galan calle Remonta Straight in front of Melilla Comarcal hospital. - Andalusian Toast with fresh tomato and Olive oil, and typical sandwiches.

The city is full of café/bars but the liveliest part is the Puerto Noray, opposite the big Hotel Puerto Melilla, which has some Halal restaurants, bars and late night restaurants. And all of the bars look over the marina.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Melilla

Melilla - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Melilla, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Melilla. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Melilla and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Melilla. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Melilla. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inMelilla: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Melilla.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Melilla: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Melilla, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Melilla.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Melilla, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Melilla, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Melilla and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Melilla, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Melilla, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Melilla without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Melilla is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Melilla.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Melilla is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Melilla, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Melilla Media: info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• TRYP Melilla Puerto Hotel | Explanada de San Lorenzo, s/n 35.289061, -2.937785 ☎ +34 912 76 47 47

Stay Safe

Melilla is a safe city to visit, though not unconditionally so. There are always lots of people enjoying the beach, etc. until late; though it is not advisable to travel alone at night, even in the downtown. Street robbery is not an uncommon occurrence for people walking alone at night in Melilla.

Pickpocketing is relatively common here, especially in bathrooms where a common tactic is for a group of large men to crowd round the victim and basically empty every available pocket. It is a better idea to leave valuables with other friends before going to the bathroom, or failing that, to surreptitiously tuck your phone/wallet etc into your socks.

Travel Next

Walking into Morocco

Catch a bus from the Plaza de España to the Moroccan border, 2km to the south. Cross the border into the Moroccan customs and security area and line up at the police kiosk to get your passport stamped. This can take a while. Be sure to go up to the window and ask for an entry form to fill out (in French, Spanish or English) while you wait. Be careful for scammers trying to sell you these forms or trying to "help" you fill them out. They will just run off with your passport.

When you get out you will be in the village of Beni Enzar which has the port of Nador with sailings to Almeria or France, where you can find banks (just next to the port)or a collective taxi to the city of Nador. Remember to turn your watch back one or two hours!

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