Casablanca – Oujda inaugurated a new regional library on Wednesday, adding a new cultural and social space to the city’s landscape.
The project is part of the celebrations marking the 23rd anniversary of the Royal Initiative for the Development of the Oriental region.
More than just a traditional library, the space is designed as a multifunctional hub for learning, exchange, and creativity.
It includes an amphitheatre with a capacity of around 500 seats, intended for cultural events, film screenings, and artistic presentations, alongside an exhibition hall and reception areas that guide visitors through the space. Access to digital resources is also available through a multimedia area equipped with 32 computers.
Beyond its infrastructure, the library reflects a broader shift in how cultural spaces are imagined today. It brings together reading rooms for adults and children, dedicated facilities for visually impaired users, workshop rooms, and areas for meetings and collaborative work.
These spaces create a setting where different audiences can engage and connect in multiple ways.
Developed through a partnership between the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, the Agency for the Development of the Oriental (ADO), the Wilaya of the Oriental, and the Commune of Oujda, the building was imagined with a focus on high environmental quality standards (HQE). The project aligns with a more sustainable approach to public infrastructure, combining functionality with long-term usability.
Beyond its role as an institutional project, the library is expected to become a gathering point for students, readers, and local communities. It offers a space where daily routines can shift from passive consumption to active participation.
With this addition, Oujda expands not only its physical infrastructure but also the everyday spaces where residents can learn, connect, and participate in cultural life.
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