Old Lime Kilns in Al Hoceima: Witnesses to Economic and Social History

Along Tariq Ibn Ziad Avenue in Al Hoceima are four old lime kilns that operated during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, owned by local families.
They used stones and wood from the mountains to fuel the fire and produce lime, which was used to whitewash houses.
With the advent of industrial paints, this activity disappeared.
The avenue has a rich history: during the Spanish protectorate it was called "23 September Street," later renamed Tariq Ibn Ziad.
It was also the scene of labor and activist demonstrations, especially after the 1984 events, with May Day parades.