Azrou
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This town built at over 1,200 m is primarily a base for exploring the surrounding area, particularly Ifrane National Park with its fishing and hiking opportunities.

Overview of Azrou

This town built at over 1,250 m is primarily a base for exploring the surrounding area, particularly the Ifrane National Park with its fishing and hiking opportunities.

Key details

  • Location: in the heart of the Atlas, not far from Fès and Meknès.
  • Distances: Fez (80 km to the north), Ifrane (20 km to the northeast), Meknes (70 km to the north), Midelt (125 km to the south).
  • Local time: Heure : Azrou.
  • Population: 82,000 inhabitants (2015).
  • Area:
  • Altitude: 1,278 m.
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History of Azrou

What to see and do in Azrou

Beyond its "Rocher" and the surrounding forest, which is home to Barbary macaques, the town itself doesn’t hold much tourist interest—unlike its surroundings, which are rich in attractions.

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Climate and weather in Azrou

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Must-see & highly recommended

Fez
★★★★ A stunning imperial city, on par with Meknes, with a rich cultural heritage and a medina listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Recommended

Meknes
★★★ It neighbors Fez and, like it, holds imperial city status with a rich historical and cultural heritage that earned it UNESCO recognition.
Ifrane National Park
★★★ Just a few kilometres from Ifrane, the park is home to the largest cedar forest in the Maghreb. It offers stunning landscapes, several…

Worth a look / Other

Ifrane
★★ Nestled in the heart of the mountains, the town and its surrounding landscapes resemble Europe. Beyond its distinctive charm, Ifrane is…
Khénifra National Park
★★ Morocco’s newest national park, set in a mountainous area perfect for hiking.
Zaouia d'Ifrane Waterfalls
★ Located in a quiet spot not far from Azrou, this village is nestled in a pretty setting with several waterfalls that can be discovered on a…
Moulay Idriss
★ This holy city in Morocco is primarily known for the Roman ruins of Volubilis located on its outskirts.
Sidi Harazem
★ A thermal spa in the outskirts of Fes, highly popular with Moroccans and renowned for the healing properties of its mineral water.