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Rif Mediterranean Coast Road: Tetouan to Al Hoceima
The N16 coastal road follows the Mediterranean shore of the Rif from Tetouan to Oued Laou, then climbs along the cliffs of the northern Rif through Targha and El Jebha to Al Hoceima. It links small fishing towns and beaches with long stretches of road cut into the mountainside above the sea.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 250 km; allow most of a day because of the bends. Landslides and rockfall close sections after heavy rain, mainly in winter; check road notices before setting out. Fuel up in Tetouan, Oued Laou or El Jebha.
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35.5777, -5.3690
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Swim at the beach in Oued Laou
- Stop at the fishing village of Targha
- Eat grilled fish in El Jebha
- Visit Al Hoceima National Park
- Walk the seafront in Al Hoceima
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+3317 m
Total Descent
-3329 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
28.1
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.75
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 77.5 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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