Oriental

Oriental is an administrative region in northeastern Morocco that encompasses mountains, Mediterranean coastline, and eight provinces with varying landscapes. The area connects several important cities including Oujda and Nador through diverse terrain.

The region received its current administrative structure in 2015 during a major reorganization of Moroccan provinces. This territorial reform created the boundaries and governance structure that exist today.

The medinas in Oujda and Nador display traditional craftsmanship and local products that reflect both Arab and Amazigh influences in everyday life. Visitors can watch artisans work and find goods made by local families in the bustling souks.

Oujda serves as the main transportation and administrative hub of the region, connecting to other cities and areas through modernized road networks. Getting around the region is easier when using this central city as a starting point.

The region shares a long border with Algeria to the east, which shapes regional trade patterns and economic activity in distinctive ways. This frontier location makes it a natural meeting point between two neighboring countries.

Location: Morocco

Inception: 2015

Capital city: Oujda

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Shares border with: Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Fès-Meknès, Drâa-Tafilalet, Tlemcen Province, Naama Province, Béchar Province

Website: http://oriental.ma

GPS coordinates: 34.68333,-1.90000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 00:33