Al Hoceima
Al Hoceima
الحسيمة | |
|---|---|
City | |
| Nicknames: Pearl of the Mediterranean | |
| Coordinates: 35°14′50″N 3°55′56″W / 35.24722°N 3.93222°W | |
| Country | Morocco |
| Region | Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima |
| Province | Al Hoceima |
| First settled | 1925 |
| Renamed Al Hoceima | 1955 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council government |
| • Mayor | Najib Ouazzani |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.62 km2 (4.87 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 112 m (367 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 50,225 |
| • Density | 4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| Postal code | 32000 |
Al Hoceima (Arabic: الحسيمة, romanized: al-Ḥusayma) is a city in the north of Morocco, on the northern edge of the Rif Mountains and on the Mediterranean coast. It is the capital city of the Al Hoceima Province. The city is a known tourist destination despite its small size. It has a population of about 50,225 (2024 census).
Al Hoceima is distinguished by its pristine sandy beaches such as Cala Iris, Bades, Quemado, and Tala Youssef, as well as its mountainous rocky terrain.