Morocco · national park
Toubkal National Park
Toubkal National Park is a national park in Morocco, established in 1942, covering 380 km² (147 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Morocco's 11 national parks.
- Area
- 380 km²
- Established
- 1942
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- RAK · 61 km
Nearest airports to Toubkal National Park
- 1 RAK61 kmstraight line
- 2 OZZ89 kmstraight line
- 3 AGA173 kmstraight line
More about Toubkal National Park
Toubkal National Park is one of 11 national parks in Morocco. It covers 380 km² (38,000 ha) — about 3.6 times the size of Paris, making it the #9 largest national park in Morocco (1.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1942, 84 years ago, which makes it the oldest national park in Morocco. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Toubkal National Park
The closest airport is Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK), about 61 km away — around 1 h 19 min by car; alternatively Ouarzazate International Airport (OZZ, 89 km). Other national parks within reach include Iriqui National Park (1,230 km²), Souss-Massa National Park (340 km²), Haut Atlas Oriental National Park (490 km²) and Khenifra National Park (2,027 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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