Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima district, Morocco

Places to visit near Boukhalef

Boukhalef is a town in Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima district, Morocco. Within 50 km by road there are 26 places to visit — 5 forts & heritage, 1 caves, 3 beaches & coast and 3 churches. The must-see places are Ancient Cotta (5 km), Hercules Caves (6 km) and Grand Mosque of Tangier (10 km).

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Boukhalef at a glance

Location
Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima district, Morocco
Coordinates
35.7328° N, 5.8995° W
Places within 50 km
26 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Boukhalef

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Boukhalef: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Boukhalef

80 forts & heritage within 100 km of Boukhalef. The closest is Ancient Cotta (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Boukhalef

29 caves within 100 km of Boukhalef. The closest is Hercules Caves (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Boukhalef

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Boukhalef. The closest is Malabata Beach (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Boukhalef

20 churches within 100 km of Boukhalef. The closest is Iglesia de San Andrés كنيسة القديس أندرو (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Boukhalef

9 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Boukhalef. The closest is Mosquée de Cité Universitaire (1 km); the best-known is Grand Mosque of Tangier (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Boukhalef

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Boukhalef. The closest is Colline du Charf (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Colline du Charf · viewpoint · Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Jebel Musa · viewpoint · Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Jebel Zem Zem · viewpoint · Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · ~62 km · Must-see
  • Monte Hacho · viewpoint · Ceuta · ~73 km · Must-see
  • Martil Valley · viewpoint · Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima · ~73 km · Must-see
  • Windmill Hill · viewpoint · Andalusia · ~82 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Boukhalef

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Boukhalef
  2. 5 km Ancient Cotta · heritage site, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
  3. 1 km Hercules Caves · cave, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
  4. 14 km Iglesia de San Andrés كنيسة القديس أندرو · church, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
  5. 1 km Mohammed V Mosque · mosque, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
  6. 2 km Grand Mosque of Tangier · mosque, Tangier-Tetouan-Al Hoceima
  7. 10 km Back to Boukhalef

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How to reach Boukhalef

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Boukhalef by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage580Ancient Cotta (5 km)
    Caves129Hercules Caves (6 km)
    Beaches & coast328Malabata Beach (15 km)
    Other attractions422Gran Teatro Cervantes (12 km)
    Churches320Iglesia de San Andrés كنيسة القديس أندرو (11 km)
    Mosques & dargahs69Mosquée de Cité Universitaire (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints19Colline du Charf (13 km)
    Museums15Tangier American Legation Institute (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Duna de Bolonia (51 km)
    Parks14Mnar Park Aqua Park (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Embalse de Almodóvar (65 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Isla de Las Palomas (50 km)

    Boukhalef: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Boukhalef?

    Ancient Cotta (heritage site, about 5 km), Hercules Caves (cave, about 6 km), Grand Mosque of Tangier (mosque, about 10 km), Mohammed V Mosque (mosque, about 11 km), Iglesia de San Andrés كنيسة القديس أندرو (church, about 11 km), Tangier Cathedral (church, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Boukhalef?

    26 places on Spotwander: 5 forts & heritage, 1 cave, 3 beaches & coast, 4 other attractions, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest fort to Boukhalef?

    Ancient Cotta, about 5 km by road; Abdelhafid Palace (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest cave to Boukhalef?

    Hercules Caves, about 6 km by road; Cueva del Moro (52 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Boukhalef?

    Malabata Beach, about 15 km by road; Musée d’Asilah (En Construction) (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Boukhalef?

    Start in Boukhalef, visit Ancient Cotta, then Hercules Caves, then Iglesia de San Andrés كنيسة القديس أندرو, then Mohammed V Mosque, then Grand Mosque of Tangier, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Boukhalef?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Boukhalef

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