Al Hoceima
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Moroccan town located in the Central Rif, beetween Ibaqoyen region and Ayt Ouriarhel region
Key facts
- Country
- Morocco
- Region
- Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
- Province
- Al Hoceima
- Type
- Mayor–council government
- Mayor
- Najib Ouazzani
- Total
- 12.62 km (4.87 sq mi)
- Elevation
- 112 m (367 ft)
- Density
- 3,980/km (10,310/sq mi)
- Time zone
- UTC+1 ( CET )
via Wikipedia infobox
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Encyclopedic overview
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 (2,452m). 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 (2024 census).
Al Hoceima is distinguished by its pristine sandy beaches with turquoise water such as Cala Iris, Bades, Quemado, and Tala Youssef, as well as its mountainous terrain.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Al Hoceima” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.