Ifrane is a surprisingly small town in the Moroccan landscape. We're here at an altitude of 1,700 metres, some 50 kilometers from Fès. In Tamazight, Ifrane means "cave" or "hiding place". Yet the town's gentrified appearance bears no resemblance to a cave. Indeed, this town of over 30,000 inhabitants is a succession of large stone and wooden houses resembling Alpine chalets. The town's checkerboard layout, automatic watering systems and flowerbeds are reminiscent of a Swiss mountain resort. Built entirely by the French in 1929, in 1936 the public authorities granted Ifrane funds to finance the development of winter sports infrastructure. So, in summer, Ifrane is the place to go to escape the sweltering heat of Fez. It's a great place for fishing and hiking. In winter, if the fickle snow doesn't cooperate, you can go skiing in Michlifen. Michlifen is especially worth a visit for its setting: the surrounding cedar forest is one of the most beautiful in the country. Ideally, you can spend a day visiting Ifrane and neighboring Azrou, and take advantage of the opportunity to follow one of the tourist trails through the forest. On Avenue Mohamed V, you'll find a comprehensive information point where you can get in touch with mountain guides. The town is also well served by buses from Fès, Meknès, Azrou and Marrakech, as well as by shared cabs.

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