Beautiful autumn leaf color on deciduous trees growing on the edge of a lake, their reflections visible in the water, while fallen leaves lie on the beach.

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Ifrane

As foreign tourists head to the medinas for a taste of the "real" Morocco, Moroccan tourists find more favor with places such as Ifrane. Tidy, ordered and modern, it feels more like Switzerland relocated to the Middle Atlas than North Africa. Its clean air, scrubbed streets and leafy outlook make it popular with tour groups.

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Stone Lion

Ifrane

Ifrane’s landmark is the stone lion that sits on a patch of grass near the Hôtel Chamonix. It was carved by a German soldier during WWII, when Ifrane was…

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Monkeys, ruins and cave houses in Morocco’s lonely Middle Atlas

Apr 3, 2018 • 6 min read

Arriving in the Middle Atlas after the maelstrom of Fez, or even Meknès, is like waking up in the morning to find the sun has reared its head after days…