Morocco · national park
Khenifiss National Park
Khenifiss National Park is a national park in Morocco, established in 2006, covering 1,850 km² (714 sq mi). It is the #3 largest of Morocco's 11 national parks.
- Area
- 1,850 km²
- Established
- 2006
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- EUN · 125 km
Nearest airports to Khenifiss National Park
- 1Laayoune Hassan I International AirportEUN125 kmstraight line
El Aaiún, Western Sahara
Airports in Western SaharaTransfers & Meet & Greet → - 2 TTA130 kmstraight line
- 3 SMW154 kmstraight line
More about Khenifiss National Park
Khenifiss National Park is one of 11 national parks in Morocco. It covers 1,850 km² (185,000 ha) — about 1.2 times the size of London, making it the #3 largest national park in Morocco (6.9% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 2006, 20 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 Khenifiss National Park
The closest airport is Laayoune Hassan I International Airport (EUN), about 125 km away — around 2 h 42 min by car; alternatively Tan Tan Airport (TTA, 130 km). Other national parks within reach include Timanfaya National Park (51 km²) and Souss-Massa National Park (340 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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