Al-Hoceïma

Hoceïma, Al-Al Hoceïma, Mor.

Al-Hoceïma, city, northern Morocco. The city, founded by Spaniards in 1926 as Villa Sanjurjo, still has a large Spanish population. Situated on Al-Hoceïma Bay, it is a small fishing port, food-processing centre, and beach resort just northwest of the islets of the Spanish plaza (enclave) of Alhucemas. It is connected by road with Nador and Tétouan. Pop. (2004) 55,537.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: Al-Hoceïma
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 24 February 2016
Access Date: February 22, 2025