Photo: AmineTaza, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia CommonsChefchaouen to Al Hoceima: 3-Day Rif Coast Trip
Al Hoceima is about 220 km east of Chefchaouen, 4½ to 5 hours on the N2 along the Rif ridge. It is a bay town on the Mediterranean, with a national park on the coast west of it.
- Days
- 3
- Driving
- about 484 km
- Starts
- Chefchaouen
- Ends
- Fes (or back to Chefchaouen)
- Quote
- Free, in writing
Chefchaouen to Al Hoceima: the stops
Al Hoceima beaches and national park (day 2)Photo: Abdel Jalil Bouhaj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Day-by-day itinerary
This is the quiet end of the north. Few tour buses come this far. The road is slow and winding, so it is a trip for people who like mountains and empty beaches.
Day 1: Chefchaouen to Al Hoceima
- Chefchaouen to Al Hoceima · 220 km · 4½ to 5 hours
The N2 runs east along the top of the Rif through cedar and oak forest, then drops to the coast. Allow a full day with stops.
You reach Al Hoceima in time to walk down to the bay.
Overnight: Al Hoceima
Day 2: Al Hoceima beaches and national park
Photo: Abdel Jalil Bouhaj, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Spend the day on the water: the town beaches, or a boat or walk along the cliffs of Al Hoceima National Park west of town.
This is a slow day on purpose. The drive either side is long.
Overnight: Al Hoceima
Day 3: Al Hoceima to Fes
- Al Hoceima to Fes · 264 km · about 4½ hours
The road inland via Taza and the motorway takes about 4½ hours. You reach Fes in the afternoon.
Or drive back west to Chefchaouen the way you came.
Overnight: Fes
Your free quote
Private and custom, so there is no fixed price: we shape this route to your dates, your group and your budget (the car, the nights, where you sleep, a local guide in the medinas or not). Tell us what you have in mind and we send a free written quote.
Drive times and distances
| From → to | Distance | Drive | Road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefchaouen → Al Hoceima | 220 km | 4½ to 5 hours | N2 along the Rif ridge |
| Al Hoceima → Fes | 264 km | about 4½ hours | Inland via Taza and the A2 motorway |
Distances and times from OpenStreetMap routing, checked November 2026, rounded up. They leave out stops. Mountain roads in the Rif are often slower.
Tips before you go
- This road is slow and has many bends. If you get car-sick, say so and we plan more stops.
- Swimming season on this coast is roughly June to September.
- Al Hoceima has a small airport, but flights are few. Most people leave by road.
FAQ
How far is Al Hoceima from Chefchaouen?
About 220 km by road, 4½ to 5 hours on the N2 through the Rif mountains. It is a full day with stops.
Is Al Hoceima worth visiting from Chefchaouen?
If you have three days or more and like quiet beaches and mountain roads, yes. If you have less time, Akchour and Tetouan are much closer.
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