Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Region

Region · 🇲🇦 Morocco

Population 4,030,222

Area 16,168 km²

Time zone Africa/Casablanca

Official website www.crtta.ma

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Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima Essentials

Explore the diverse heritage of Northern Morocco, spanning the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. This selection features the UNESCO-listed Medina of Tetouan, renowned for its Andalusian architecture, and Tangier’s historic American Legation, the first American public property outside the United States. Discover the 15th-century Kasbah in Chefchaouen, the archaeological depth of the Caves of Hercules, and the landmark lighthouse at Cap Spartel where the Atlantic meets the Mediterranean. The list also highlights the coastal beauty of Al Hoceima’s Playa Quemado and the cultural legacy of Tangier’s Grand Socco and Café Hafa.

13 places

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Coastal Escapes

This selection spans the northern coastline of Morocco, highlighting the geographical transition where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Mediterranean Sea. Key sites include the 19th-century lighthouse at Cap Spartel and the Blue Flag-certified Achakar Beach near the Caves of Hercules. In the Al Hoceima region, the list features Playa Quemado, set against limestone cliffs, and Plage Sfiha, which offers views of the offshore Peñón de Alhucemas fortress.

6 places

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Historic Fortifications

This collection showcases the strategic military architecture of Northern Morocco, featuring diverse structures from the 15th-century Portuguese ruins at Ksar es-Seghir to the 17th-century fortifications of Asilah and Tangier. These sites include massive city gates like Bab Al Bahr, defensive towers such as Al Qamra, and elevated kasbahs that served as administrative centers and military strongholds. The architecture reflects centuries of Mediterranean power struggles involving Moroccan dynasties and European colonial forces.

10 places

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Cultural Heritage Sites

This collection highlights the diverse historical and artistic landscape of northern Morocco, spanning Tangier and Chefchaouen. It features the Tangier American Legation, the first American public property abroad, and the 15th-century Kasbah fortress in Chefchaouen. The selection covers Tangier's diplomatic history at Palais Mendoub, its social evolution through vintage photography at Fondation Lorin, and its modern artistic movements at the Museum of Contemporary Art, providing a comprehensive look at the region's architectural and cultural heritage.

6 places