Belyounech (, ) is a town and
rural commune
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in the
Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceïma region of
Morocco
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. The city has many alternate
transliterations, including Beliunech and Bel Younech.
Belyounech borders the community of
Benzú in the
Spanish
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autonomous city of
Ceuta
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, and is located from the city of Ceuta. Incidents involving the
Ceuta border fence have had people trying to cross the border from the west side of the fence in Belyounech into Ceuta.
The community is a popular stop for people looking to ascend the
The Dead Woman (Jebel Musa) because it is the nearest town to the base of the mountain.
History
Fishing
The town has a strong fishing heritage, as it is situated on the coast of the
Mediterranean Sea
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. The first women's fishing cooperative in Morocco is from Belyounech. There are also beaches available for recreation along the waters in Belyounech.
World heritage
Belyounech was listed on the