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| province | Al Hoceïma | |
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| Residents | 56.716 (2014) | |
| height | 37 m | |
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Al Hoceïma (also written Alhoceima or Al-Hoceima; Maciric ⵜⴰⵖⵣⵓⵜ Taɣzut or ⵜⵉⵊⴷⵉⵜ Tijdit, Arabic:الحسيمة, DMG al-Ḥusayma, Spanish Alhucemas) is a city on the Mediterranean coast in northeastern Morocco with about 57,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the Al Hoceïma province in the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region
background
General information and tips on customs and traditions in Morocco, which also apply in this city, can be found at Moroccan customs and traditions.
Al Hoceima is located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Rif Mountains. The population in this area mainly belongs to the Berber ethnic group, more precisely the Rifkabylen.
The region was part of Spanish Morocco from 1912 to 1956. The local Rifkabylen declared their independence in 1920 and founded the Rif Republic. Their capital was the small town Ajdir, now a suburb of Al Hoceima. The Spaniards did not recognize the new state, but instead fought it violently - with French help. In this Rif War, Spain used mustard gas bombs on a massive scale, contrary to international law. The effects can still be felt today: there are far more cases of lung cancer in this area than the national average. 1926 was Villa Sanjurjo Founded as a Spanish Vorporsten, from this later today's Al Hoceima developed.
The three Alhucemas Islands, which are only a few hundred meters off the coast of Al Hoceima, still belong to Spain today. There is a Spanish military base there, but no permanent population.
In 1994 and 2004 the area of Al Hoceima was hit by severe earthquakes (6.4 and 6.5 on the Richter scale).
getting there
By plane
The Al Hoceima Airport (IATA:AHU, ICAO:GMTA, Official name Cherif El Idrissi) is about nine kilometers southeast of Al-Hoceima in Morocco.
The Moroccan airline Royal Air Maroc flies to Amsterdam in the summer and to Brussels all year round with Jetairfly. All year round, Royal Air Maroc flies to Casablanca International Airport up to four times a week.
- Airport Al-Hoceima «Cherif El Idrissi» (airport L HOCEIMA). Price: /.
By train
No rail connection.
By bus
| Distances | |
| Nador | 130 km |
|---|---|
| Taza | 160 km |
| Tetouan | 235 km |
| Tangier | 290 km |
| Fez | 270 km |
| Rabat | 470 km |
| Melilla (Spain) | 130 km |
There is no direct connection from Germany to Al-Hoceima CTM drive twice a day (one during the day, one at night) from Casablanca (Travel time over 11 hours, price 200 MAD) about Rabat (just under 10 hours, 170 MAD), Meknes, Fez (just under 6 hours, 110 MAD) and Taza to Al Hoceima.
In the street
Al Hoceima is a few kilometers off the national road N16, which runs along the Moroccan Mediterranean coast. From Nador, 130 km to the east, it takes a little more than two hours to drive; from Tétouan, 230 km to the west, you have to plan around four hours. From the south, the N2 leads to the Al Hoceima area.
By boat
From the Spanish port Motril (Province Granada) operates a car ferry from the provider once a week (on Saturdays) Naviera Armas to Al-Hoceima. The crossing takes four hours and costs € 35 per person each way (without vehicle). Motril is on the Andalusian Costa Tropical, 70 km south of Granada or 95 km east of Málaga.
- Naviera Armas (Oficina Motril), Recinto Portuario s / n, 18613 Motril (Granada), Spain (on the N-323a / Playa Granada). Tel.: 34 902 456 500. Open: Mo-Fr 7 am-5pm, Sa 6.30am-2pm, Su 2pm-8pm.
- Site of the port of Motril
mobility
Getting around Al-Hoceima is by bus and taxis, which run daily.
Tourist Attractions
- Playa Quemado - City beach: best from the bus station on foot or by taxi
- numerous Spanish and Moorish trading houses, which were partially restored after the severe earthquake
- Port facility: The fishing boats arrive early in the morning, where the fishermen loudly offer their catch
- Parqui Al-Hoceïma - Park in the city of al-Hoceïma
activities
Al-Hoceima has many beaches that are particularly suitable for families with children. You can spend the whole day there.
shop
In Al-Hoceima there is the Marjane supermarket, where you can get everything from A to Z.
- Marjan Supermarché. Tel.: 212539983860. Open: Mon-Sun 9 am-11pm.
kitchen
Cheap
medium
Upscale
nightlife
In the evening, friends meet in cafes to play, chat or drink the traditional local tea (atay).
accommodation
Cheap
- 1 Hotel Villa Florido, Plaza del Rif 40, 32000 Al Hoceïma, Morocco (750 meters from the city center). Price: 35 euros per night.Accepted payment methods: credit card, cash.
medium
- 2 Hotel Amir Plage (from the center 1.4 kilometers away), Playa Del Matadero, 24000 Al Hoceïma, Morocco. Price: 48 euros per night.Accepted payment methods: credit card, cash.
- 3 Casa Paca Alhucemas Guesthouse B&B (from the center 8 km away), Ajdir, Plage de Sfiha, 24000 Al Hoceïma, Morocco. Nice, clean hotel within walking distance of Plage Sfiha. The house has only 5 rooms, reservation is strongly recommended. Breakfast terrace with a view of the sea. Dinner only on request.Price:> 54 euros per night in a double room incl. Fr.Accepted payment methods: credit card, cash.
Upscale
- 4 Hotel Mercure Quemado Resort (600 meters from the center), Place Mohammed VI, 32000 Al Hoceïma, Morocco. Free WiFi, free breakfast, international restaurant, heated indoor and outdoor pools.Price: 64 euros per night.Accepted payment methods: credit card, cash.
security
Practical advice
trips
- 1 Al Hoceima National Park.
465 km² in size; consists of land and sea areas, it begins about 4 km west of the city.
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literature
Web links
- http://www.alhoceima.info/ - Al-Hoceima official website
