Al Hoceima

Al Hoceima sits along the Mediterranean Sea at the edge of the Rif Mountains, featuring a semicircular bay stretching 14 kilometers wide and 8 kilometers long.

Spanish forces established the settlement in 1926 as Villa Sanjurjo, following General Jose Sanjurjo's territorial claim during the final phase of the Rif War.

The city maintains connections to both Berber traditions and Spanish influences, evident in its local customs, architecture, and the presence of Spanish educational institutions.

The Instituto Español Melchor de Jovellanos and Abdelmalek Essaâdi University provide educational services to students in sciences, technology, and management disciplines.

Multiple uninhabited islets near the city have remained under Spanish control since 1673, creating a distinct international maritime boundary in the Mediterranean waters.

Location: Al Hoceima Province

Inception: 1925

Elevation above the sea: 37 m

Address: Al Hoceima, Morocco

Website: http://alhoceima.info

GPS coordinates: 35.24511,-3.93019

Latest update: July 4, 2025 09:08