Al Hoceïma, formerly known as Villa Sanjurjo, is a coastal city in northern Morocco. The city is located in the Rif Mountains and is known for its beautiful beaches and its Mediterranean climate. Al Hoceïma has a rich history and heritage, dating back to the Phoenicians. The city was once a Spanish protectorate and was known as Villa Sanjurjo during that time. Al Hoceïma is now a popular tourist destination and is known for its relaxed atmosphere and its friendly people.
Famous Persons from Al Hoceïma, Taza-Al Hoceima-Taounate, Morocco
- Yassine Salah - Born on March 27, 1998 - Association football player
- Ahmed Belhadji - Born on November 16, 1997 - Association football player
- Abdelhakim Aklidou - Born on July 2, 1997 - Association football player
- Ayoub Mallouki - Born on February 21, 1995 - Association football player
- Mohamed Elyounoussi - Born on August 4, 1994 - Association football player
- Tarik Aoutah - Born on September 7, 1992 - Association football player
- Abdelkhalek Hamidouch - Born on March 10, 1991 - Association football player
- Imad Oumghar - Born on January 24, 1991 - Association football player
- Salman Ould Lhaj - Born on September 28, 1988 - Association football player
- Abid El Idrissi - Born on May 30, 1988 - Association football player
- Tarik Elyounoussi - Born on February 23, 1988 - Association football player
- El Mortada Iamrachen - Born on February 27, 1987 - Political activist, and Politician
- Nabil Ahamjik - Born on December 31, 1984 - Political activist, Accountant, and Political prisoner
- Naoufal Moussa - Born on April 27, 1983 - YouTuber, Blogger, Video blogger, and Influencer
- Naoufal Benazzouz - Born on May 25, 1979 - Kickboxer
- Nasser Zefzafi - Born on November 4, 1978 - Political activist, Political prisoner, and Politician
- Hayat Chidi - Born on October 22, 1976 - Politician
- Youssaf El Marnissi - Born on February 2, 1976 - Racing automobile driver, and Engineer
- Nour Said Belkasmi - Born on January 16, 1973 - Politician
- Nordin ben Salah - Born on May 18, 1972 - Boxer, and Kickboxer (died: September 20, 2004)
- Kamal Ziani - Born on February 20, 1972 - Athletics competitor (died: September 20, 2004)
- Asmaa Aouattah - Born on October 2, 1970 - Activist, Journalist, and Author (died: September 20, 2004)
- Mohammed Lashaf - Born on October 7, 1967 - Association football player (died: September 20, 2004)
- Abdelhak Amghar - Born on July 16, 1965 - Politician (died: September 20, 2004)
- Chaib Massaoudi - Born on February 9, 1962 - Actor (died: September 20, 2004)
- Abou Chayma - Born on March 1, 1952 - Preacher (died: September 20, 2004)
- Francisco Sosa Wagner - Born on June 10, 1946 - University teacher, Jurist, Politician, Lawyer, and Writer (died: September 20, 2004)
- Antonio Morales Moya - Born on September 14, 1933 - University teacher, and Historian (died: January 30, 2015)