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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (high heat on the coast)
- Airport
- AHU
- Nights
- 2
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Al Hoceima19 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Al Hoceima, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD).Morocco-wide
- SIM or eSIMMaroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.Morocco-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.Morocco-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Morocco-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Morocco-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay aware of occasional petty theft near busy beaches and respect local customs on dress.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road.Morocco-wide
- Emergency numbers19 police · 177 Gendarmerie · 15 ambulance & fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday midday prayers slow business; many shops shut on Eid holidays; museums often close one day a week (usually Tuesday — check).Morocco-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAHU Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (9 km (5.6 mi) SE of town, domestic flights from Casablanca, Tangier, Tetouan; one international flight from Rotterdam.).AHU Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (5.6 mi (9 km) SE of town, domestic flights from Casablanca, Tangier, Tetouan; one international flight from Rotterdam.).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; taxis charge by meter (≈ MAD 30 per km).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféMAD 10–15
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (per km)meteredMAD 30–35
- Budget bedDorm bed in hostel, a night, per personMAD 80
- Mid-range bedDouble room in 3‑star hotel, a night, per roomMAD 550
- High-end bedDouble room in 3‑star hotel, a night, per roomMAD 900
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MAD 150 · Mid MAD 300 · High MAD 500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AHU Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (9 km (5.6 mi) SE of town, domestic flights from Casablanca, Tangier, Tetouan; one international flight from Rotterdam.)AHU Cherif Al Idrissi Airport (5.6 mi (9 km) SE of town, domestic flights from Casablanca, Tangier, Tetouan; one international flight from Rotterdam.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Al Hoceima: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Al Hoceima National Park
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h total
Local bus or taxi 15 min each way
Cliffs and short coastal trails; no entry fee.
Islas Alhucemas
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 3 h round‑trip
Boat tour from harbor (check schedule)
Spanish‑administered, no facilities; best for photo stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MAD 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- MAD 250–450 excl. bed
- High
- MAD 450+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in 3‑star hotel1 × 2 nights × MAD 550 | MAD 1,100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × MAD 300 | MAD 1,200 |
| CTM coach Casablanca → Al Hoceima (one way)2 × MAD 200 · check | MAD 400 |
| Taxi 5 km city ride2 × MAD 120 · check | MAD 240 |
| eSIM data for a week2 × MAD 250 · check | MAD 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MAD 344 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 946 per person per day, bed included | MAD 3,784 |
2026 estimate in MAD; flights and long‑distance train excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | MAD 10–15 |
| Tagine (meat) | MAD 50–80 |
| Fresh fish grill | MAD 70–120 |
| Taxi (per km)metered | MAD 30–35 |
| CTM coach ticket (Casablanca‑Al Hoceima)check | MAD 200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can exceed 30 °C (86 °F); bring water and sun protection.Summer heat can exceed 86 °F (30 °C); bring water and sun protection.
- Air quality concerns from historic mustard‑gas exposure; people with respiratory issues may feel irritation.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Ambulance & fire
- 15
- Mobile emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance & fire15
- Mobile emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Casablanca; Moroccan embassy in Rabat.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre (taxi): ≈ MAD 120, 10 min (check)
- CTM Casablanca → Al Hoceima: ≈ MAD 200, 11 h (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello (salaam)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much? (bikam?)
- أين الشاطئ؟ — Where is the beach? (ayn ash-shati?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Al Hoceima. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (high heat on the coast) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑city‑center shuttle (taxi or shared minibus).
- Walking clusters: beach promenade, market square, park trailhead.
Sources
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