Souk Ahras is situated in the extreme north east of Algeria.

Its geography is composed of three distinct areas, with a mountainous north, the central region being lowlands, and the south being fertile.

The city of Souk Ahras has a semi continental and humid climate, heavy rains in the north in winter and very hot and dry in the south during summer.

The fauna is very rich in Souk Ahras, where species such as the hare, partridge, fox, sparrow, ferret, porcupine and barbarian hart can be found.

The flora as well is very rich, with species such as: Trading activities are widespread in Sedrata and Zaarouria were many public and private companies have been set up: The most important activities in this region are: agriculture, breeding and com cultivation.