Cherif Al Idrissi Airport serves Al Hoceima, a coastal city on the Mediterranean in the Rif region, approximately 18 km from the city center.
It is a small regional airport, the access point to less touristy beaches than Agadir or Tangier and to the Al Hoceima National Park.
How to get to Cherif Al Idrissi Airport
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Average travel time to AHU
Parking near Cherif Al Idrissi Airport
In front of the terminal is available a parking area of modest size.
The cost is in line with what you would expect in this area.
How to get to Al Hoceima from AHU
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Car rental at Cherif Al Idrissi Airport
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Hotels near Cherif Al Idrissi Airport
Sfiha Bay, near the airport
About 4.8 km and 15 minutes by car from the airport; central Al Hoceima, by contrast, is 15-20 km away, so it isn't a convenient base for visiting the city.
Best for: Those looking for a beach resort a few minutes from the terminal who don't need the city centre.
- A few minutes from the terminal, convenient for those arriving late or leaving early
- A resort with pools and direct access to Sfiha beach, with no need to travel
- Out of season many resort services stay closed: the pool and beach are often the only activity available
- Far from central Al Hoceima: for the Corniche or Quemado you still need a 15-20 km taxi ride
Recommended hotels
- Radisson Blu Resort, Al Hoceima A 5-star resort on Sfiha beach (Plage Sfiha Km 7), about 4.8 km from the airport, with pools, a spa and family activities such as football, tennis, padel and SUP. View availability
- Radisson Blu Residences, Al Hoceima Apartments in the same bay as the Radisson Blu Resort, designed for longer stays with their own kitchen; shared outdoor pools and access to Sfiha beach. View availability
Al Hoceima and Quemado
About 18 km and 20-25 minutes by taxi from the airport (no meter, fare to be negotiated); in the centre you then get around on foot.
Best for: Those who want the real city, within walking distance of the Corniche and Quemado beach in central Al Hoceima.
- Mercure Quemado 1 km from the centre and 2 minutes on foot from Quemado beach
- Apartments in the centre a few steps from the Corniche, handy for those who want to cook for themselves
- No public link from the airport: every trip requires a negotiated taxi
- Al Hoceima remains a seasonal beach destination, with many services reduced outside summer
Recommended hotels
- Mercure Quemado Al-Hoceima Resort 1 km from the city centre and two minutes on foot from Quemado beach, with two outdoor pools, a spa and a bar with a view over the bay. View availability
- Al-marsa2 An apartment about 1.6 km from Quemado beach, in a central residential area, with its own kitchen: convenient for those who want to manage their own meals without relying on the restaurants in the centre. View availability
- Al hoceima A family apartment in central Al Hoceima, with its own kitchen and easy access for pets: suitable for families staying more than a few nights. View availability
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Terminal guide
The terminal, modest in size, handles seasonal traffic linked mainly to summer travel.
The recommended time to arrive before departure is 2 hours.
Map of Cherif Al Idrissi Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is Al Hoceima a crowded tourist destination?
No, it's among the less touristy spots on the Moroccan coast compared to Agadir or Tangier, with generally less crowded beaches.
Q. What can you visit near Al Hoceima?
Al Hoceima National Park, with rocky coastlines and protected seabeds in the Rif region.
Q. Are flights to Al Hoceima frequent?
No, the airport has a limited flight frequency, mostly seasonal: always check the latest schedules.
Q. Is the Al Hoceima region at seismic risk?
Yes, the Rif is one of Morocco's most seismically active areas, and a strong earthquake hit the region hard in 2004: today, however, tourist infrastructure complies with national anti-seismic standards.
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