Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Administrative region in northern Morocco
Description
Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima is an administrative region in northern Morocco with diverse landscapes ranging from Mediterranean coasts to the Rif Mountains. The region includes historic cities, coastal towns, and mountain villages connected by roads that follow the natural terrain.
History
The region was formed in 2015 through an administrative reorganization that combined two former divisions into a single entity. This restructuring aimed to unify northern areas under one governance structure for improved regional coordination.
Culture
The medina of Tetouan displays Arab-Andalusian architecture with narrow streets where artisans continue traditional crafts in small workshops. Visitors can observe weavers, potters, and metalworkers practicing techniques passed down through families in these historic quarters.
Practical
The region is connected through Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport for international travel and the A1 expressway linking to other parts of the country. Visitors arriving from major cities like Rabat can travel by car or bus along well-maintained roads, with spring and fall offering the most comfortable weather.
Did you know?
The Tanger-Med container port is one of Africa's busiest maritime hubs, handling thousands of containers daily between Europe and Africa. Many visitors overlook this major economic engine of the region, yet it fundamentally shapes regional activity and employment.
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American Legation, Tangier
2.1 km
Caves of Hercules
12.6 km
Peñón de Alhucemas
183.8 km
Al Wahda Dam
141.3 km
Jebel Moussa
37.9 km
Monte Hacho
48.5 km
Lixus
68.7 km
Kasbah Museum
2.6 kmGraciosa Fortress
71.6 km
Royal Walls
45.5 km
Grand Socco
2.3 km
Msoura Stone Circle
42.4 km
Kasbah of Chefchaouen
82.6 km
House of the Dragons
46.3 km
Tangier Grand Mosque
2.1 km
Cape Spartel Lighthouse
11.5 km
Stade Tétouan
44.2 km
Kasbah Mosque
2.6 km
Al Hoceima National Park
165.6 km
Talassemtane National Park
84.9 km
Cape Malabata
7.2 km
Mohammed V Mosque, Tangier
2.4 km
Muley El-Mehdi Mosque
44.9 km
Forbes Museum of Tangier
3.5 km
Arab Baths
46.6 km
Dar el Makhzen
2.7 km
Cathedral of St Mary of the Assumption
45.7 km
Monumento del Llano Amarillo
47.9 km
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