Keywords: ORIENTAL


Oujda-Angad Airport Records Nearly 782,000 Passengers Despite Annual Decline

Oujda-Angad Airport handled 781,966 passengers between January and August 2026, reflecting a slowdown in cumulative traffic compared with the same period last year, according to statistics from Morocco’s National Airports Office (ONDA). The airport, which serves Oujda and the wider 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......

Ten Moroccan Hotels Earn Recognition in Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

Morocco has strengthened its international profile as a luxury travel destination, with ten hotels featured in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards published by American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. The annual ranking reflects the preferences of 798,867 readers and highlights the country’s......

Oriental hornet spread raises alarm among beekeepers in northern Morocco

The reported expansion of the oriental hornet in northern Morocco is prompting growing concern among beekeepers, who fear that the insect could place additional pressure on apiaries and become harder to control if its spread continues. The National Syndicate of Professional Beekeepers in Morocco says......

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 weather: Thunderstorms and strong winds expected as heat persists on September 19

Morocco is set for a varied weather pattern on Saturday, September 19, 2026, with persistent heat in several inland and southern areas contrasting with unstable conditions bringing thunderstorms, showers and strong wind gusts to other parts of the country. According to the General Directorate of Meteorology,......

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......

Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 47 after powerful 7.7-magnitude quake

The death toll from a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia on Saturday has risen to 47, according to the country’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). The earthquake was followed by several strong aftershocks, causing widespread damage to homes and public infrastructure......