Living in Al Hoceïma
Al Hoceïma is a city in Taza-Al Hoceïma-Taounate, Morocco, home to 395,644 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 1%, #1 of 182), young families (top 1%, #2 of 225), low-income families (top 2%, #4 of 225).
Residents395,644
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport88 km (Nador Al Aaroui International)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km517,200 people
Sea coast1 km
Climate typeHot semi-arid (BSh)
Terrain around itabout 110 m, height range 200 m
Main railway line89.7 km
Border with Spain3 km
Distance to Rabat298 km
Within 10 km457,273 people
Winter daylight9 h 47 min, sunset 18:07
See Al Hoceïma on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Al Hoceïma
- It is right on the coast of the Alboran Sea.
- The border with Spain is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 47 min and sets around 18:07; in late June it sets around 21:34.
How Al Hoceïma ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Morocco. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Morocco | In Taza-Al Hoceïma-Taounate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 67 | #2 of 225 | #1 of 14 | Map |
| Low-income household | 74 | #22 of 301 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Low-income family | 70 | #4 of 225 | #1 of 14 | Map |
| Single parent | 71 | #4 of 225 | #1 of 14 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 80 | #23 of 225 | #2 of 14 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 81 | #37 of 225 | #2 of 14 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #98 of 301 | #7 of 17 | Map |
| Single professional | 75 | #17 of 181 | #1 of 10 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #16 of 180 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #18 of 135 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Remote worker | 78 | #34 of 301 | #2 of 17 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #18 of 180 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Car-free household | 82 | #14 of 145 | #1 of 7 | Map |
| Student | 0 | #50 of 59 | #4 of 4 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 73 | #16 of 225 | #1 of 14 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 70 | #28 of 301 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #14 of 159 | #1 of 8 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #30 of 301 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 81 | #13 of 225 | #1 of 14 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 28 | #250 of 301 | #14 of 17 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 88 | #1 of 182 | #1 of 6 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 50 | #103 of 301 | #10 of 17 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 36 | #219 of 301 | #13 of 17 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 79 | #1 of 301 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 74 | #19 of 301 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #184 of 301 | #13 of 17 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #54 of 115 | #2 of 6 | Map |
| Business owner | 75 | #47 of 301 | #1 of 17 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #20 of 188 | #1 of 10 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Tirhanimîne 2 km
- Ajdir 7 km
- Imzouren 14 km
- Bni Bouayach 19 km
- Targuist 49 km
- Ben Taieb 50 km
- Midar 51 km
- Driouch 59 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.