Morocco · national park
Ifrane National Park
Ifrane National Park is a national park in Morocco, established in 2004, covering 518 km² (200 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of Morocco's 11 national parks.
- Area
- 518 km²
- Established
- 2004
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- FEZ · 57 km
Nearest airports to Ifrane National Park
- 1 FEZ57 kmstraight line
- 2 BEM159 kmstraight line
- 3 RBA165 kmstraight line
More about Ifrane National Park
Ifrane National Park is one of 11 national parks in Morocco. It covers 518 km² (51,800 ha) — about 66% of the size of New York City, making it the #6 largest national park in Morocco (1.9% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2004, 22 years ago — the first national parks in Morocco date back to 1942. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Ifrane National Park
The closest airport is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ), about 57 km away — around 1 h 14 min by car; alternatively Beni Mellal Airport (BEM, 159 km). Other national parks within reach include Khenifra National Park (2,027 km²), Tazekka National Park (137 km²), Haut Atlas Oriental National Park (490 km²) and Talassemtane National Park (589 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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