Attached to the region in 2015, Al Hoceima is its eastern Mediterranean face. Around one of the Mediterranean’s most dramatic bays, between limestone cliffs and the beaches of Quemado and Sfiha, lies the Al Hoceima national park — Morocco’s largest protected marine area.
Blue economy first
Fishing remains the leading productive sector: the port lands bluefish, swordfish and shellfish for national and export markets. Fleet modernisation, cold-chain, quayside processing and aquaculture are priority niches under the national Halieutis and blue-economy strategies.
Tourism with room to grow
A mild microclimate, turquoise coves and the Rif hinterland set the stage for human-scale coastal and nature tourism: family and boutique hotels, diving, hiking. Strong domestic demand and the large Rif diaspora in Europe guarantee a long season and loyal repeat visitors.
Infrastructure and incentives
- Mediterranean ring road west to Tetouan and Tangier;
- Cherif Al Idrissi airport (Casablanca and European diaspora routes);
- “Manarat Al Moutawassit” urban development programme;
- Territorial premium eligibility under the investment charter.
Headroom. With 371,527 inhabitants (2024) and a still mostly rural profile, the province offers available land and under-served markets in services, modern retail and tourist accommodation.