El país de Marruecos ofrece más que los conocidos destinos de Fez, Tánger y Marrakech. Plenty of hidden gems exist in this North African nation that tourists often miss. One such hidden gem is the charming city of Ifrane, dubbed ‘Little Swiss of Morocco’ due to its landscapes and architecture reminiscent of the Alpine state.
Located within the Middle Atlas Mountain range, Ifrane is situated at an altitude of 1,650 meters, featuring cool climate and frequent snowfalls. Its unique weather conditions have resulted in a townscape more common to Central European countries.
The city of Ifrane, nested in the region of Fez-Meknes, boasts of its biodiversity.
Founded by the French in 1929, during the 1912-1956 period when Morocco was under French protectorate, Ifrane prides itself for being part of an exquisite natural environment, including serene lakes, waterfalls and lush valleys. As Morocco’s Tourism Board points out, «the largest cedar forest in the world, covering the slopes of the Middle Atlas Mountains with a green blanket», is here.
Those wishing to explore the unique nature of Ifrane can embark on marked hiking trails. The cool climate in the area stands as a perfect escape from the hot Moroccan cities, while a variety of fauna and flora, including macaques and deer, can be spotted.
Among the things to see in Ifrane, you should visit.
Ifane, apodada «la pequeña Suiza», nos transportará a una gran distancia con sus características suizas como techos rojos inclinados, preciosos jardines verdes y escenas invernales nevadas. Es posible disfrutar del esquí para todas las habilidades en la estación de Mischliffen cercana. Caminando por las pulcras y bien mantenidas calles de Ifane, descubriremos joyas como la estatua del león en la entrada de la ciudad, un emblema de la localidad. Su plaza principal, decorada con jardines y fuentes, alberga estructuras históricas como el Mausoleo Azul y la Iglesia de San Francisco de Asís, célebres por su carpintería y vitrales coloridos. No deberíamos perdernos visitar el Jardín de los Cerezos, particularmente durante la primavera cuando las flores están en plena floración. Para información continua sobre las mejores ofertas de viaje por España y el mundo, suscríbete a nuestra newsletter. Deja tus comentarios.
