Bibliothèque Charif Al Idrissi

A historic library in a former pasha’s residence

Bibliothèque Charif Al Idrissi was founded in 1956 and is housed in a Moorish residence formerly associated with Oujda’s pasha. The building gives the library an architectural presence as well as a documentary function, connecting reading and study with the city’s urban history.

A place for books, memory and local scholarship

Historic libraries preserve more than individual publications. Their collections, catalogues and reading spaces reflect the intellectual interests of different periods and provide resources for students, researchers and general readers. In Oujda, the institution contributes to a cultural landscape that also includes conservatories, galleries and music research.

Using the library responsibly

Access to reading rooms, borrowing or specialised holdings may follow specific procedures, and visitors should confirm conditions locally. Continue with Palais Dar Sebti, the Oujda Conservatory and other cultural places in Oujda.

Bibliothèque Charif Al Idrissi should be approached as a working knowledge institution. Collections, cataloguing, reading conditions and research access matter as much as public events, and visitors benefit from identifying their documentary needs before arriving.

Bibliothèque Charif Al Idrissi within Oujda’s cultural landscape

For audiences in Oujda, Bibliothèque Charif Al Idrissi provides a specific route into reading, documentary research and long-term access to knowledge. Its relevance comes from the concrete programme, collections or learning activity described in this guide: these determine who uses the place, how often people return and what kind of cultural relationship can develop over time. Seen alongside nearby venues and current events, the institution helps reveal how the city’s cultural life is distributed across different scales and publics.