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Midelt
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A medium-sized town (and stopover) between Meknes and Errachidia. You can explore the Jaffar Cirque in the surrounding area.
Overview of Midelt
Midelt is a medium-sized town (and stopover) between Meknes and Errachidia. You can explore the Jaffar Cirque in its surroundings.
Key details
- Type of place: landmark town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location: at the intersection of the Middle Atlas and the Eastern High Atlas, on the Meknes-Errachidia route.
- Distances: Beni Mellal (220 km to the west), Errachidia (140 km to the south), Meknes (190 km to the north).
- Local time: .
- Population: 55,304 inhabitants (2014).
- Area:
- Altitude: 1,520 m.
History of Midelt
What to see and do in Midelt
Midelt is primarily a stopover town rather than a tourist destination. If anything, you can explore the Jaffar Cirque in its surroundings, heading toward Imilchil. Only accessible by 4x4, the area offers one of the most stunning tracks in the Atlas, with beautiful landscapes where cliffs and cedar forests meet.