Morocco’s "Little Switzerland" Ifrane Draws Winter Tourists with Snow-Covered Landscapes

Ifrane seduces with its picturesque landscapes, its unique biodiversity and its natural water bodies, its welcoming coolness due to the snow that has returned. Commonly called the "Moroccan Switzerland", it remains one of the most popular destinations for tourists who come to recharge their batteries while admiring the beauty that emanates from this warm city.

Located in the heart of the Middle Atlas mountains at an altitude of about 1,650 m, the ecological capital of the Kingdom and the "2nd cleanest city in the world", according to a recent ranking, has everything to please. Also called the "capital of the cedar", the snowfall of recent weeks makes it a highly sought-after city. And to attract the most visitors, the authorities are showing great ingenuity by making very attractive tourist proposals to satisfy all tastes and all ages, reports Map.

In her marketing approach, the provincial delegate of tourism in Ifrane, Meryem Oudaani, emphasizes the architecture, climate and natural and tourist assets that make Ifrane a destination of choice for visitors. She especially does not forget to point out that the city has more than 60 tourist sites, 40 of which are natural, such as the ski resorts, archaeological sites and various lakes and springs.

The city recorded a large influx of tourists last weekend, who came to enjoy the nature, the snow and practice sports activities, especially skiing at the Michlifen and Habri stations, said the tourism delegate, noting that the hotels in the province of Ifrane, all categories combined, were fully booked and the occupancy rate reached 80% in some tourist accommodation establishments. The influx of tourists should, according to her, continue in the coming days, for the delight of the province’s economy.