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.

• Population73,782
• Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 2.8 km1.7 mi