Discover the Cedar Forests
Travel into the Middle Atlas cedar forests and experience one of Morocco's most beautiful natural environments.
Middle Atlas
Ifrane
Cool, peaceful, and beautifully green. Discover Morocco's mountain retreat and the refreshing charm of Ifrane.About Ifrane
Morocco's Charming Mountain Escape
Nestled in the Middle Atlas Mountains, Ifrane is known for its cool climate, alpine-style architecture, lush forests, and peaceful atmosphere. Often called the “Little Switzerland of Morocco,” the town offers a refreshing change of scenery with cedar forests, mountain landscapes, and charming streets surrounded by nature.
Whether you're passing through on your way between Fes and the Sahara, exploring the surrounding forests, or enjoying a relaxing break in the mountains, Ifrane offers a quieter and refreshing side of Morocco.
Top experiences
The best of Ifrane
Meet the Barbary Macaques
Look out for Barbary macaques in the surrounding forests and observe these fascinating native animals in their environment.
See Ifrane's Famous Stone Lion
Visit the town's iconic stone lion, a popular landmark and one of Ifrane's most recognizable symbols.
Relax Around Al Akhawayn University
Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere around the university campus and discover one of Morocco's most distinctive modern educational institutions.
Experience Ifrane in Winter
Visit during the colder months to experience a completely different side of Ifrane, when snow can transform the town and surrounding mountains.
Admire the Alpine-Style Architecture
Explore Ifrane's distinctive chalet-style buildings, flower-filled streets, and maintained public spaces that give the town its unique character.
Tours that visit Ifrane
Continue your journey
Each of these private tours includes Ifrane. Open a tour to see the full day-by-day route on the map.
8 days · 7 nightsDesert
Marrakesh, Sahara Desert & Fes
8-Day Morocco Tour: Marrakesh, Sahara Desert & Fes
From $720 per person
12 days · 11 nightsGrand tours
Culture, Sahara Desert & Atlantic Coast
12-Day Grand Morocco Tour: Culture, Sahara Desert & Atlantic Coast
From $860 per person
3 days · 2 nightsDesert
Marrakesh to Fes via the Sahara
3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga
From $320 per person
10 days · 9 nightsGrand tours
Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert & Chefchaouen
10-Day Tour: Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert & Chefchaouen
From $820 per person
14 days · 13 nightsGrand tours
The Grand Tour from Casablanca
14-Day Grand Morocco Tour from Casablanca
From $1190 per person
9 days · 8 nightsGrand tours
Tangier to Marrakech
9-Day Morocco Tour from Tangier to Marrakech
From $890 per person
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Photos: Reda Abouakil (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Kamil Laghjichi (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Yair Haklai (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Anass Sedrati (CC BY-SA 4.0) · KatyZita (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons.