Capital: Oujda
L'Oriental
Eastern Morocco stretches from the Mediterranean coast and the Moulouya valley to the high plateaus and the oases of Figuig. It is a quieter region of lagoons, mandarin orchards and Amazigh and Andalusian traditions.
- Capital
- Oujda
- Population
- 2,294,665 (2014)
- Area
- 82,820 km²
- Names
- L'Oriental · الشرق
Highlights
- Marchica lagoon at Nador
- Saidia beach
- Zegzel Gorges near Berkane
- Old medina of Oujda
- Figuig oasis
Economy
Agriculture (citrus and cereals), the port of Nador West Med, mining heritage, cross-border trade and remittances from the diaspora drive the regional economy.
Provinces and prefectures
Oujda-Angad, Berkane, Driouch, Figuig, Guercif, Jerada, Nador, Taourirt
