Morocco · national park
Souss-Massa National Park
Souss-Massa National Park is a national park in Morocco, established in 1991, covering 340 km² (131 sq mi). It is the #10 largest of Morocco's 11 national parks.
- Area
- 340 km²
- Established
- 1991
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- AGA · 37 km
Nearest airports to Souss-Massa National Park
- 1 AGA37 kmstraight line
- 2 ESU147 kmstraight line
- 3 RAK231 kmstraight line
More about Souss-Massa National Park
Souss-Massa National Park is one of 11 national parks in Morocco. It covers 340 km² (34,000 ha) — about 3.2 times the size of Paris, making it the #10 largest national park in Morocco (1.3% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1991, 35 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 Souss-Massa National Park
The closest airport is Al Massira Airport (AGA), about 37 km away — around 48 minutes by car; alternatively Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU, 147 km). Other national parks within reach include Toubkal National Park (380 km²), Iriqui National Park (1,230 km²) and Khenifiss National Park (1,850 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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