President Abdelaziz Bouteflika suggested that the terrorists in question had found shelter in Morocco,[4] but later retracted the accusation.

[5] Béni Ounif lies at an elevation of 829 metres (2,720 ft) on the Oued Zouzfana[6] downstream of Figuig.

Aside from the river valleys which support vegetation and agriculture, the low rainfall in the area results in an arid, barren landscape.

While a road leads from the western side of the city to the Moroccan town of Figuig, the border has been closed since 1994.

[18] Béni Ounif has a station on the Méchéria-Béchar railway line operated by the National Company for Rail Transport.

[22] Béni Ounif has one polyclinic, 8-room care facilities, a maternity ward, and 2 private pharmacies.

[25] Islam plays a central role in the cultural and religious practices of the people in Béni Ounif.

In Algeria, Berbers make up a significant portion of the population, and they have preserved their distinct cultural practices, languages, and traditions.