Al Hoceima

ML Tours flights to Al Hoceima

During the whole year, ML Tours sells tickets for direct flights to Al Hoceima (AHU) from:

Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) with Transavia on Monday + Wednesday (only in July + August) + Thursday
Brussels Airport (BRU) with Brussels Airlines on Saturday + Monday (only in July + August)

Al Hoceima; the ideal sunny holiday destination

Al Hoceima is a cozy harborville with beautiful beaches and a fishing port. It is located on top of a high cliff with beautiful views. In addition to the ideal destination for sun worshippers, Al Hoceima is also a perfect place for sportive people. It is a great place for hikers and cyclists, as Al Hoceima is located in an idyllic environment with beautiful mountains and nature.

Historic Al Hoceima

Around 1925 the Spaniards resided in Al Hoceima and you can still see their influences. There are houses and schools in Spanish style and there is even a Catholic church. Some street names are in Spanish and also the name of the city of Al Hoceima has a Spanish influence. Al Hoceima descended namely from the Spanish word ‘Alhucemas’ which means ‘lavender’.
Morocco got the regime back of Al Hoceima around 1950. As the economic conditions where very bad during a couple of years, all the houses where painted blue/white. When the city began to economically develop, the house where painted in bright colors. Since 2007 all houses have been painted back in the original colors of the city; blue and white.

Climate Al Hoceima

Al Hoeceima is the perfect city to visit the whole year. However, the period from May till October is the most perfect. During these months the temperature is pleasant to warm and there is no or little chance of rain.

To do in Al Hoceima

Al Hoceima is not a large city, but it is charming with the beautiful beaches and surroundings.

In the streets of the historical center of Al Hoceima are a lot of cozy souvenir shops. Besides Al Hoceima is one of the most important fishing ports in the area. So, people who like to eat fish, are in Al Hoceima at the perfect place!

Practical information

Health

Healthcare is pretty good in Moroccan cities. There are many private clinics where good care is given at high cost and the larger hotels usually also have a medical service available. Outside the larger cities, the medical services are limited.

Passport and visa

You need a valid passport which is valid for more than 6 months on the day of your departure from Morocco. You do not need a visa for stays less than 90 days.

The advice is only intended as a guideline and is not binding. You can request the most up-to-date information from the official authorities

Time zone

There is no time difference with Morocco during the wintertime.

During summertime, it is one hour earlier in Morocco than in the Netherlands/Belgium.

Flight duration

The total flight time of Rotterdam or Brussels to Al Hoceima is 2:45 hours.

Currency

The local currency in Morocco is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD).

You can find cashpoints in the larger cities and tourist areas.

Electricity and adapter plug

Morocco has 220 volt and use two types of sockets;

Type C (Same socket as we have in the Netherlands)
Type E (Two round holes with above an outstanding earthing pin