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Voykit pocket guide · Morocco
Al Hoceima
Spend 2 days in Al Hoceima: beach walk ≈ 30 min, city centre stroll ≈ 2 h, plus a short trip to Al Hoceima National Park (1 h round‑trip).
Al Hoceima is a small coastal city on the Rif, offering sandy beaches, a nearby national park and easy bus/plane links. Two days cover the main beach stretch, the town market and a quick nature walk; longer stays suit surf or deeper mountain hikes.
- Country
- Morocco
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (high heat on the coast)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MAD
- Money
- Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Hotels, larger restaurants and chain shops take cards; souks, taxis, small cafés, guides and tips are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget MAD 150–250 excl. bed · Mid MAD 250–450 excl. bed · High MAD 450+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.
- Emergency
- Police 19 · Gendarmerie 177 · Ambulance & fire 15 · Mobile emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 220 V · 50 Hz · European round-pin plugs; bring an adapter for UK or US devices.
- Tipping
- Café: Round up or leave MAD 2–5.; Restaurant: 5–10%.; Porter or bag carrier: MAD 10–20.; Guide, full day: MAD 100–200.; Desert camp staff and driver: MAD 100–200 per day shared.
- Water
- Tap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road. Carry tissue and MAD 2–5 for attendants.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | MAD 10–15 |
| Tagine (meat) | MAD 50–80 |
| Fresh fish grill | MAD 70–120 |
| Taxi (per km) | MAD 30–35 |
| CTM coach ticket (Casablanca‑Al Hoceima) | MAD 200 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- AHU · Cherif Al Idrissi Airport
- 9 km (5.6 mi) SE of town, domestic flights from Casablanca, Tangier, Tetouan; one international flight from Rotterdam.5.6 mi (9 km) SE of town, domestic flights from Casablanca, Tangier, Tetouan; one international flight from Rotterdam.
Typical fares
- Airport → city centre (taxi)
- ≈ MAD 120, 10 min (check)
- CTM Casablanca → Al Hoceima
- ≈ MAD 200, 11 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Town is walkable; taxis charge by meter (≈ MAD 30 per km). Local bus runs to the national park (≈ 15 min). For regional trips use CTM coaches (prices from Casablanca ≈ MAD 200, Fes ≈ MAD 110).
See and do
Known for
- Cala Iris beach
- Al Hoceima National Park
- Rif mountain scenery
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Al Hoceima National Park | Local bus or taxi 15 min each way | ≈ 1 h total |
| Islas Alhucemas | Boat tour from harbor (check schedule) | ≈ 3 h round‑trip |
Sleep
- Hotel Al Hoceima
- Central, walking distance to beach and market; good for 1–2 nights.
- Hostel Casa del Mar
- Budget option near Cala Iris, 5 min walk to sea.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | سلامsalaam |
| Thank you | شكراshukran |
| How much? | بكم؟bikam? |
| Where is the beach? | أين الشاطئ؟ayn ash-shati? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Salam alaykum' and a handshake; hand on heart after; avoid: Offering a hand to a woman first unless she does
- Eating: Right hand, bread as your spoon; avoid: Refusing all food at a home
- Bargaining: Smile, take your time, walk away kindly; avoid: Naming a price you will not pay
- Dress: Shoulders and knees covered in medinas and villages; avoid: Beachwear away from the beach
- Photos: Ask and accept no; avoid: Photographing women or children without consent
- Ramadan: Eat discreetly indoors in daytime; avoid: Snacking on the street
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat can exceed 30 °C; bring water and sun protection.
- Air quality concerns from historic mustard‑gas exposure; people with respiratory issues may feel irritation.
Generally safe for tourists; stay aware of occasional petty theft near busy beaches and respect local customs on dress.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Al Hoceima yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Cala Iris beach
- Al Hoceima National Park
- Rif mountain scenery
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Al Hoceima: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Al Hoceima, revision 4615743 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4615743
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/al-hoceima). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.