Al Hoceima
Rif and Mediterranean · 2 days suggested
A Mediterranean bay with sheltered coves and a coastal national park of cliffs and forests.
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Getting to Al Hoceima
Approximate driving times from the guide’s other towns, without traffic or breaks (OSRM calculation on OpenStreetMap data, accessed 4 October 2026).
- Nador≈ 2 h · 126 km
- Tetouan≈ 4 h · 230 km
- Oujda≈ 4 h · 262 km
- Chefchaouen≈ 4 h 30 min · 218 km
- Fez≈ 4 h 30 min · 270 km
- Tangier≈ 5 h · 285 km
Things to do in Al Hoceima
All things to do-
Quemado beach
A small sheltered bay in town, between the cliffs below the centre.
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Matadero beach
A cove in Al Hoceima, listed in OpenStreetMap.
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Mohammed V square
The town’s central square, above the bay.
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Around town
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Al Hoceima National Park
A coastal national park of about 470 km² west of town: cliffs, coves and forests. Tracks can be rough: check before setting off.
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Cala Iris
A small fishing harbour and beach in Al Hoceima National Park, facing a rocky islet.
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Where to stay and eat
Fayngo has no verified place to stay or eat in Al Hoceima yet.
Good to know
Checked practical tips: these are not commercial offers.
Free or low budget
Quemado beach and Mohammed V square are free to enjoy.
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Practical
The French Foreign Ministry advises extra caution in the Rif and avoiding secondary roads at night; the Al Hoceima–Chefchaouen–Tetouan road is described as smooth.
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Getting there and around
Nearest airport: Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (AHU), about 16 km by road.
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