Ifrane
Established by the French colonial administration in 1928 as a mountain retreat from Morocco's summer heat, Ifrane sits high in the Middle Atlas at an elevation that brings heavy winter snow and mild summers — earning it the local nickname "Little Switzerland." The town retains its European-style architecture from the protectorate era and sits beside Lake Dayet Iffer, with a walkable centre offering cafés and restaurants. Al Akhawayn University gives it a college-town character alongside its role as a provincial capital.
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- Population73,782
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.8 km1.7 mi
Nearest airports
Ifrane: quick answers
Where is Ifrane?
Ifrane is in Morocco, about 57 km36 miles in a straight line from Fez.
How do you get to Ifrane?
The nearest airport is Saïss (FEZ), about 1 hr 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ifrane?
The warmest month is July, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C39°F. The wettest month is March, with about 85 mm3.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ifrane?
OpenStreetMap lists 20 restaurants, 9 cafés and 6 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.