Al Hoceima Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Moroccan town located in the Central Rif in the Ibaqoyen region
About Al Hoceima
The population in this area belongs predominantly to the ethnic group of Berbers. The region was part of Spanish Morocco from 1912 to 1956. The native Berbers declared their independence in 1920 and founded the Rif Republic. Their capital was the small town of Ajdir, today a suburb of Al Hoceima. However, the Spaniards did not recognise the new state and fought it violently with the help of French. In this war Spain used mustard gas bombs on a massive scale, contrary to international law. The effects are still being felt today: the area has far more cases of lung cancer than the national average. In 1926 Villa Sanjurjo was founded as a Spanish outpost, from which today's Al Hoceima has developed. After Morocco gained its independence in 1955, Al Hoceima quickly developed and the Moroccan
Top Attractions in Al Hoceima
Explore the best things to see and do in Al Hoceima:
- ★Al Hoceima National Park
Al Hoceima Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: