Overview
The experience
Escape to the Middle Atlas on a private day trip: the alpine town of Ifrane — “the Switzerland of Morocco” — the Berber market town of Azrou, and the great cedar forest where Barbary macaques roam free. Lakes, springs and mountain air, a world away from the medina.
- Ifrane — alpine Morocco
- The great cedar forest
- Barbary macaques in the wild
- Azrou Berber town & crafts
- Lakes & mountain springs
Travel plan
Full itinerary, hour by hour
09:00
Pick-up in Fez
Climb gradually from the plains into the Middle Atlas.
10:15
Ifrane
Stroll the gardens and alpine architecture; the famous stone lion photo.
11:30
Cedar forest & macaques
Walk among centuries-old cedars and meet the Barbary macaques.
13:00
Lunch in Azrou
Suggested local restaurant (not included).
14:30
Azrou & viewpoints
Berber craft cooperative and panoramic mountain stops.
16:00
Return to Fez
17:00
Drop-off in Fez
Details
Inclusions & exclusions
✓ Included
- Private transport with professional driver
- Pick-up and drop-off in Fez
- Fuel, parking and driver expenses
- Flexible stops
- Bottled water
✕ Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Monkey snacks (please don't feed)
- Tips / gratuities
- Personal expenses
Gallery
A glimpse of the day
What you will see
Along the way
Nature
- Cèdre Gouraud forest
- Barbary macaques
- Mountain lakes & springs (seasonal)
Towns
- Ifrane's alpine quarter
- Azrou's Berber market