Keywords: Oriental Region


Oujda Book Fair 2026: Six Days of Literature, Cultural Exchange and Debate on Artificial Intelligence

The city of Oujda is preparing to welcome writers, publishers, intellectuals and readers for the sixth edition of the Oujda Book Fair, scheduled to run from October 27 to November 1, 2026. Held under the banner Letters of the Maghreb, the event will take place on the esplanade of Oujda’s Stade......

Morocco’s RN17 between Ahfir and Saïdia reaches 90% completion

The rehabilitation of Morocco’s National Road 17 between Ahfir and Saïdia has entered its final stage, with the project now around 90% complete. The road represents an important connection between inland areas of Morocco’s Oriental region and the Mediterranean coast. It also forms part......

Guercif gas: Predator Oil & Gas mobilizes for key MOU-6 appraisal well

British energy company Predator Oil & Gas is moving toward the next stage of its Guercif gas exploration program in northeastern Morocco, with preparations underway for the drilling of the MOU-6 appraisal and development well. The company has relocated its drilling rig from the nearby MOU-5 site,......

Morocco’s Oriental region emerges as a promising new international tourism destination

Morocco’s Oriental region is positioning itself as an emerging international tourism destination, drawing attention to its Mediterranean coastline, natural landscapes and growing range of leisure and sporting activities. The region’s coastal stretch extends for roughly 200 kilometers between......

Saidia Mediterrania targets European growth at ITB Berlin

Saidia Mediterrania used the ITB Berlin travel trade fair in early March to push for a stronger position in international tourism and to raise the profile of Morocco’s Oriental region among European industry professionals. The resort took part in the March 3 to 5 edition of ITB Berlin, one of......

Rare snowfall blankets Oujda after years of absence

The city of Oujda experienced rare and significant snowfall on Tuesday evening, as thick white layers covered streets and public squares across the capital of Morocco’s Oriental region, marking the return of snow after several years of absence. Snow began falling early in the evening, quickly......

Morocco’s Oriental region: where history, culture, and natural beauty converge

The Oriental region of Morocco offers an enchanting blend of historical landmarks, cultural richness, and breathtaking landscapes. Cities like Oujda, Berkane, and Saïdia serve as gateways to exploring the heritage and natural wonders of this eastern part of the country. Oujda: a harmonious blend......

Oujda inaugurates new social and health infrastructures

In Oujda, a series of projects aimed at enhancing social and health infrastructures were inaugurated on Thursday, coinciding with the commemoration of the 22nd anniversary of the Royal Initiative for the development of the Oriental region. These initiatives complement ongoing efforts to bolster social......

Engineering firm opens in Oujda, boosting local employment

An engineering and consulting firm, a subsidiary of the SII Group, has established operations in the technopole of Oujda, a project expected to create 500 direct jobs. The inauguration of this initiative marks a pivotal moment in the technological advancement of the Oriental region. The event was held......