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Ifrane
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Nestled in the heart of the mountains, the town and its surrounding landscapes resemble Europe. Beyond its distinctive charm, Ifrane is also known for its namesake national park and the nearby Michlifen ski resort.
Overview
Nestled in the heart of the mountains, the town and its surrounding landscapes resemble Europe. Beyond its distinctive charm, Ifrane is also known for its namesake national park and the nearby Michlifen ski resort.
Key Facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location: in the Middle Atlas region, not far from the Imperial Cities.
- Distances: Azrou (12 miles southwest), Fez (40 miles north), Meknes (43 miles northwest), Ifrane National Park (6 miles northwest).
- Local time: .
- Population: 40,000 inhabitants (2013).
- Area:
- Altitude: 1,713m.
- Website:
History of Ifrane
What to See and Do in Ifrane
The Town
Founded in the 1920s by the French as a holiday retreat for colonists homesick for Europe, Ifrane bears little resemblance to other Moroccan towns. Its architectural style is distinctly European, with a certain charm.
- Michlifen: not far from the park and the town, the Michlifen ski resort peaks at 2,100m. It’s the most popular in Morocco.
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 lakes, and is a popular spot for hiking and mountain fishing.
Just a few kilometres from Ifrane, the park is home to the largest cedar forest in the Maghreb. It offers stunning landscapes, several lakes, and is a popular spot for hiking and mountain fishing.
In the Surrounding Area
Azrou (12 miles)
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.
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.
Zaouia d'Ifrane Waterfalls (43 miles)
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 hike.
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 hike.
Fez (40 miles)
A stunning imperial city, on par with Meknes, with a rich cultural heritage and a medina listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
A stunning imperial city, on par with Meknes, with a rich cultural heritage and a medina listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Meknes (43 miles)
It neighbors Fez and, like it, holds imperial city status with a rich historical and cultural heritage that earned it UNESCO recognition.
It neighbors Fez and, like it, holds imperial city status with a rich historical and cultural heritage that earned it UNESCO recognition.
Moulay Idriss (56 miles)
This holy city in Morocco is primarily known for the Roman ruins of Volubilis located on its outskirts.
This holy city in Morocco is primarily known for the Roman ruins of Volubilis located on its outskirts.
Sidi Harazem (43 miles)
A thermal spa in the outskirts of Fes, highly popular with Moroccans and renowned for the healing properties of its mineral water.
A thermal spa in the outskirts of Fes, highly popular with Moroccans and renowned for the healing properties of its mineral water.
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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
Azrou
★ This town built at over 1,200 m is primarily a base for exploring the surrounding area, particularly Ifrane National Park with its fishing…
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.