Regions

Oriental

Situated in north-eastern Morocco, with Algeria and Spanish Melilla as neighbors, the region of Oriental has a population of close to 2 million and has Oujda as its capital city.

The Oriental region of Morocco encompasses and area of 82,900 square kilometers. It includes the provinces of Berkane, Figuig, Jerada, Nador and Taourirt, and the prefecture of Oujda-Angad. The city of Oujda is a great tourist destination. Visitors will appreciate the vibrant nightlife, historical attractions, musical shows, great food and fantastic accommodation. The region in general has numerous culturally rich towns, and is also known for its agricultural sector. Rural tourism is also popular in the region of Oriental and provides many opportunities for travelers to really get to know the local people.

 

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    Morocco is a country of many languages and many Moroccans speak two or more languages. Morocco's official language is Classical Arabic, however people tend to speak a Moroccan Arabic dialect. Following Arabic are the three dialects of Berber, namely Tarifit, Tamazight and Tashelhit, spoken mostly in rural areas.

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    If you are planning to travel to Morocco, it would be wise to exchange some of your money into Moroccan dirhams (MAD/DH). It would also be prudent to spend a little time getting to know how the local currency works since visitors to this exciting country often find it quite confusing.

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