Issaguen

Overview of Issaguen

This is the new name for Ketama, formerly at the heart of the cannabis-producing region, with efforts to rebrand the village as a tourist hub, particularly for outdoor and nature sports in this part of the Rif.

Key details

• Type de lieu: small town.

• Intérêt touristique: ★ (worth a stop if you are in the area).

• Localisation: in the Rif, at the foot of Djebel Tidighine and its 2,500 m peak.

• Distances: Al Hoceima (75 miles to the northeast), Chefchaouen (68 miles to the northwest), Fez (99 miles to the south).

• Heure locale: Heure : Issaguen.

• Population: 17,351 inhabitants (2014).

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History of Issaguen

What to see and do in Issaguen

In the surrounding area

Talassemtane National Park ★★ (43 miles)
A few kilometres from Chefchaouen, this forested site offers stunning landscapes perfect for hiking. It is also one of the places in Morocco to observe Barbary macaques.

Rif Mountains ★★
This mountain range and plains stretch along the Mediterranean coast from Tangier to the Algerian border. It is increasingly popular for tourism, thanks to its towns and villages and especially the opportunities for trekking and other outdoor sports.

Climate and weather in Issaguen

Transportation

Getting there

Getting around

Where to stay

Where to eat

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