Ifrane National Park
   Photo: National Park of Ifrane

Ifrane National Park is located in the heart of the middle of the Atlas Mountains, 60 km from the imperial city of Fez at an altitude of about 1650 m. The National Park is 500 square kilometers of the total area was created in 2004. The main purpose of its creation is to promote the protection of endangered species and flora and fauna.

The natural wealth of the local edges turned them into a real tourist paradise. Due to the large number of lakes and rivers of the park Ifrane it is considered the main reservoir of water in the country. On the noble soils park spread beautiful forests of Mediterranean oak and pine groves. Ifrane National Park is home to more than 1,000 species of plants and trees, including 250 endemic. The special representative of the fauna of a Berber macaque. This is where you can close watch these interesting, nice and friendly animals, which have become almost tame.

Due to the fact that the territory of the park has no shortage of water, it has become a refuge for a large number of birds, of which there are over 200 species. Also in the park is home to about 30 species of reptiles.

The real decoration of Ifrane National Park is the country's largest pine forest, which is great for making all kinds of walking, hiking and picnics. The picturesque alpine meadows and magnificent lake Afenurir hidden in a cedar forest, will impress any tourist.

Through a long walk in the park can learn about the life and lifestyle of the Berbers, meet the locals and even to be invited to visit them.

In winter, a huge number of skiing the snow-covered slopes of the mountain attracts Hebri and excellent track-known ski resort Mishlifen.

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Ifrane National Park