Ifrane & Azrou Cedar Forest Day Trip
Fes → Imouzzer Kandar → Ifrane → Azrou cedar forest → Fes
Overview
Just an hour south of Fes, the Middle Atlas feels like another country. Ifrane, built in the 1930s with sloping roofs and gardens, is often called “the Switzerland of Morocco” and is one of the coolest towns in the country in summer, sometimes snowy in winter.
Beyond Ifrane, the cedar forest around Azrou is one of the largest in North Africa and home to Barbary macaques, an endangered species. You walk among the trees, then visit Azrou, a Berber market town known for its cedar-wood crafts. Lakes such as Dayet Aoua can be added when they hold water.
Highlights
- Alpine-style Ifrane
- Cedar forest walk near Azrou
- Barbary macaques in the wild
- Azrou crafts and market
- Cool mountain air, snow in winter
Suggested itinerary
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Step 1
Departure from Fes
Morning pick-up and drive south to the Middle Atlas.
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Step 2
Ifrane
Walk around the town’s gardens and the famous stone lion.
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Step 3
Cedar forest
Walk in the cedar forest near Azrou, where macaques are often seen.
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Step 4
Azrou
Lunch (not included) and visit of the town.
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Step 5
Return to Fes
Afternoon drive back via Imouzzer Kandar.
What’s included
- Return transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver who speaks English (other languages on request)
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Entrance fees and optional activities
- Local guide fees unless stated in your quotation
- Tips and personal expenses
Practical information
Departure & arrival
Starts: Fes · Ends: Fes
- Please do not feed the macaques, which harms their health
- Bring warm clothes from November to April
- Final inclusions and price are confirmed in your written quotation
Frequently asked questions
Will we definitely see monkeys?
They are frequently seen, but they are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Is there snow in Ifrane?
Often between December and February, depending on the year.
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