Oued Chebeika 002 is an exceptionally rare CI1 Carbonaceous Chondrite found in Morocco in 2024, with a reported total recovered mass of around 418 g. CI Chondrites are among the most chemically primitive meteorites known, closely matching the bulk composition of the solar nebula apart from the most volatile elements. Oued Chebeika 002 is especially significant because of its close similarities to samples returned from the asteroids Ryugu and Bennu, making it an important recent addition to Carbonaceous Chondrite research.

Oued Chebeika 002 specimens typically show a very dark, fine-grained matrix with no visible chondrules, consistent with true CI1 material. Its classification reflects intense aqueous alteration on its parent body, where early interaction with water transformed much of the original mineralogy. Research describes it as unusually pristine for a CI meteorite find, with limited terrestrial alteration compared with classic CI falls such as Alais, Orgueil, and Ivuna.

Studying Oued Chebeika 002 provides valuable insight into water-rich, volatile-bearing material from the early solar system. Its primitive chemistry, scarcity, and connection to Ryugu and Bennu research make it especially desirable for collectors focused on Carbonaceous Chondrites and sample-return analogues. Each specimen represents some of the oldest and most chemically informative material available from the early solar system.