Ifrane National Park

Overview

Located just a few kilometres from Ifrane, the national park covers over 500 km² and is home to the largest cedar forest in the Maghreb. It also offers stunning landscapes and several lakes.

Key details

• Type de lieu: national park.

• Intérêt touristique: ★★★ (recommended).

• Caractéristiques:

• Localisation: in the Middle Atlas region, not far from the Imperial Cities.

• Distances: Fez (65 km to the north), Ifrane (10 km to the south-east), Marrakech (420 km to the south-west), Meknes (70 km to the north-west).

• Superficie: 518 km².

• Altitude:

• Site internet: ma.chm-cbd.net/parc_nat/

Environment

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Climate and weather

What to see and do

The park is a major local tourism hotspot, highly popular for hiking and mountain fishing.

Nearby

Azrou ★ (30 km)
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.

Fez ★★★★ (65 km)
A stunning imperial city, on par with Meknes, with a rich cultural heritage and a medina listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Ifrane ★★ (10 km)
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.

Meknes ★★★ (70 km)
It neighbors Fez and, like it, holds imperial city status with a rich historical and cultural heritage that earned it UNESCO recognition.

Practical information

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Getting around

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