Al Hoceima
Al Hoceima is a city in the north of Morocco, on the northern edge of the Rif Mountains and on the Mediterranean coast.
It is the capital city of the Al Hoceima Province. Located in the heart of the Central Rif, Al Hoceima is surrounded by the highest peaks of the Rif mountain range, including Mount Tidghin (2,452 m). The city served as a focal point for the Republic of the Rif (1921–1926) and remains a cultural center for the Ayt Waryaghar tribe. The city is a known tourist destination despite its small size. It has a population of about 50,225.
Getting to Al Hoceima
Royal Air Maroc operates several domestic flights from Casablanca, Tangier and Tetouan. While Transavia operates the only international route from Rotterdam/The Hague.
- 01Cherif Al Idrissi Airport
CTM coaches run twice daily from Casablanca (over 11 hours, 200 dirham) via Rabat (just under 10 hours, 170 dirham), Meknes, Fes (just under 6 hours, 110 dirham) and Taza.
Getting around Al Hoceima the local way
- Go nextFerries connect it with mainland Spain and it can make a less hectic alternative to nearby Tangier.
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