Fez-Meknes district, Morocco

Places to visit near Ifrane

Ifrane is a town in Fez-Meknes district, Morocco, home to about 73,782 people. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 29 mosques & dargahs, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage and 4 caves. The must-see places are Ifrane National Park (7 km), Cèdre de Gouraud (15 km) and Abbaye de Tioumliline (19 km).

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Ifrane, Morocco
Ifrane, Fez-Meknes district, Morocco. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ifrane at a glance

Location
Fez-Meknes district, Morocco
Population
about 73,782
Coordinates
33.5267° N, 5.1102° W
Places within 50 km
67 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and caves

Top places to visit near Ifrane

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Mosques & dargahs near Ifrane

106 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ifrane. The closest is Masjid Niger (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ifrane

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ifrane. The closest is Mischliffen (1 km); the best-known is Cèdre de Gouraud (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ifrane

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ifrane. The closest is Lion Statue (1 km); the best-known is Sheikha Moza Palace (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Ifrane

10 caves within 100 km of Ifrane. The closest is Cave Discovery (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Ifrane

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Ifrane. The closest is Cascade (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ifrane

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ifrane. The closest is Lac Ouiouane (61 km); the best-known is Barrage Allal Al Fassi (75 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ifrane

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 80 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ifrane
  2. 1 km Masjid Niger · mosque, Fez-Meknes
  3. 7 km Ifrane National Park · national park, Fez-Meknes
  4. 10 km Cèdre de Gouraud · viewpoint, Fez-Meknes
  5. 6 km Abbaye de Tioumliline · Buddhist site, Fez-Meknes
  6. 35 km Azrou Volcanic Field · viewpoint, Fez-Meknes
  7. 21 km Back to Ifrane

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How to reach Ifrane

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ifrane by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs29106Masjid Niger (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2543Mischliffen (1 km)
    Forts & heritage437Lion Statue (1 km)
    Caves410Cave Discovery (31 km)
    Waterfalls34Cascade (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lac Ouiouane (61 km)
    Other attractions02Volubilis (92 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Ifrane National Park (7 km)
    Buddhist sites11Abbaye de Tioumliline (19 km)
    Museums01Dar Jamai Museum (73 km)
    Parks01Jnan Sbil Gardens (75 km)

    Ifrane: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ifrane?

    Ifrane National Park (national park, about 7 km), Cèdre de Gouraud (viewpoint, about 15 km), Abbaye de Tioumliline (Buddhist site, about 19 km), Azrou Volcanic Field (viewpoint, about 21 km), Masjid Niger (mosque, about 1 km), Mischliffen (viewpoint, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ifrane?

    67 places on Spotwander: 29 mosques & dargahs, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 4 caves, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Ifrane?

    Masjid Niger, about 1 km by road; Mohamed VI Mosque 2 (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ifrane?

    Mischliffen, about 1 km by road; Tizi Oukhemmar (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ifrane?

    Lion Statue, about 1 km by road; Sheikha Moza Palace (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ifrane?

    Start in Ifrane, visit Masjid Niger, then Ifrane National Park, then Cèdre de Gouraud, then Abbaye de Tioumliline, then Azrou Volcanic Field, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ifrane?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and caves.

    Towns near Ifrane

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ifrane’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ifrane on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.