“…O. compactum Benth . is the most widespread species in Morocco, extending from the Middle Atlas region delimited by Beni mellal, Azrou, Khenifra, and Oulmès up to the occidental and central Rif region, including the provinces of Tangier‐Tetouan, Chefchaouen, Taounate, and Ouazzane . O. compactum Benth ., known locally as ‘Zaâtar’, constitutes one of the most appreciated aromatic herbs, widely used in Moroccan folk medicine in the form of infusions and decoctions to threat broncopulmonary, gastric acidity, gastrointestinal diseases, and numerous infections .…”