Where the Mediterranean meets the Rif
AL hOCEIMA National Park | morocco | 5 DAYS
What TO expect
Discover one of Morocco’s most remarkable Mediterranean landscapes, where dramatic cliffs, secluded coves and crystal-clear waters meet the mountains and villages of the Rif. Al Hoceima National Park offers a journey from sea to mountain, combining outdoor activities with encounters with the local communities whose traditions and ways of life have shaped this landscape for generations.
Explore Al Hoceima’s spectacular coastline, discovering secluded beaches and coves, with opportunities for snorkelling or diving in the park’s clear Mediterranean waters.
Walk through the landscapes and villages of the Rif, with gentle hikes offering a closer look at the park’s terrestrial biodiversity and the relationship between local communities and their environment.
Meet local communities and discover Rif traditions, from pottery, weaving and basket-making with women’s cooperatives to traditional cuisine, music and visits to local markets and heritage sites.
Taste the region along the way, with traditional Rif meals and locally prepared food forming part of the experience, including meals prepared by local women’s cooperatives.
sustainability
Discover the biodiversity of Al Hoceima National Park and the importance of protecting it, through visits and activities that introduce travellers to both its marine and terrestrial ecosystems and local conservation efforts.
Support local livelihoods and community-based tourism by staying in locally managed accommodation, enjoying locally prepared food and taking part in experiences offered by local guides, fishers, artisans and women’s cooperatives.
Learn how nature and culture are connected in the Rif, meeting communities whose fishing, farming, crafts and traditions reflect generations of adaptation to the surrounding Mediterranean and mountain landscapes.
BOOK THIS EXPERIENCE
Interested in experiencing Al Hoceima?
For bookings and further information, get in touch with our local partner: Blue Mediterranean League for Youth at bmleague.y@gmail.com