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Ifrane
Give Ifrane half a day: grand taxi from Fez or Meknes (about 1 h, MAD 25), the lion statue, the centre-ville park and a forest walk, then move on.
Ifrane is a small Middle Atlas town built in an Alpine style, best known for the carved lion statue, the centre-ville park and the cedar forest and macaques just outside town. Sights are few and walkable, so half a day to one day covers it. Grand taxis from Fez or Meknes take about an hour and cost MAD 25, more at weekends.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, possible snow)
- Airport
- Fès–Saïss (FEZ)
- Nights
- 1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ifrane19 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ifrane, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD).Morocco-wide
- SIM or eSIMMaroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.Morocco-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.Morocco-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Morocco-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Morocco-wide
- SafetyIfrane is generally calm and petty theft is rare.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road.Morocco-wide
- Emergency numbers19 police · 177 Gendarmerie · 15 ambulance and fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday midday prayers slow business; many shops shut on Eid holidays; museums often close one day a week (usually Tuesday — check).Morocco-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckFEZ Fès–Saïss Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; onward grand taxi or bus to Ifrane, about 1 h (check)).
- Getting aroundMost of the town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféMAD 5–10 (check)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Grand taxi Fez or Meknes to Ifrane, one wayMAD 25–30
- Budget bedGuesthouse or small hotel room, a night, per roomMAD 300
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or small hotel room, a night, per roomMAD 500
- High-end bedGuesthouse or small hotel room, a night, per roomMAD 900
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MAD 200 · Mid MAD 350 · High MAD 600
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FEZ Fès–Saïss Airport (Nearest airport with scheduled flights; onward grand taxi or bus to Ifrane, about 1 h (check))
Map of Ifrane
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Ifrane
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Azrou · 15 km straight line
- Zaouiate Oued Ifrane · 47 km straight line
- Fez · 58 km straight line
- Meknes · 58 km straight line
- M'Rirt · 58 km straight line
- Khoukhate · 60 km straight line
- Moulay Idriss · 69 km straight line
- Itzer · 73 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ifrane: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
11 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
10 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Most of the town is walkable. Petit taxis are easy to find: MAD 5 for short hops such as marché to centre-ville, MAD 10 for longer rides. Grand taxi drivers may quote high, so agree the fare first.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min (check)
Grand taxi
Neighbouring Middle Atlas town; times and onward transport check.
Cedar forest (Cèdre Gouraud)
goDoor to door: About 20 min (check)
Taxi from Ifrane
Trailhead for forest walks and macaque spotting; guides and horse hire can be arranged locally.
Door to door: Check
Grand taxi or car
Village in the same forest belt; transport and times check.
Door to door: About 1 h (check)
Grand taxi or bus
Imperial city with the best rail links onward.
Door to door: About 1 h (check)
Grand taxi or CTM bus
Grand taxis in Fez leave near the CTM station; CTM has an office at the east end of the Ifrane marché.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Centre-ville
Cafés, restaurants and the park within walking distance; hotel availability and prices check.
Marché area
Local shops and cheap eateries; grand taxi station sits about 300 m southwest of the marché.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MAD 200–300 excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- MAD 300–500 excl. bed (check)
- High
- MAD 500+ excl. bed (check)
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room1 × 1 night × MAD 800 | MAD 800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MAD 350 | MAD 700 |
| Grand taxi from Fez or Meknes, one way2 × MAD 25 · check; MAD 30 at weekends | MAD 50 |
| Petit taxi ride within town2 × MAD 5 · check; MAD 10 for longer rides | MAD 10 |
| eSIM data, about a week2 × MAD 200 · check | MAD 400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MAD 196 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 1,078 per person per day, bed included | MAD 2,156 |
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2026 estimate in MAD; long-distance travel and flights excluded. Bed and daily figures are check.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | MAD 5–10 (check) |
| Tagine or main dish | MAD 40–80 (check) |
| Large pizza | MAD 50–70 (check) |
| Grand taxi Fez or Meknes to Ifrane, one way | MAD 25–30 |
| Petit taxi, short ride | MAD 5–10 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The lake and most water sources have been dry for years because of drought; check the current level.
- Grand taxi to Fez or Meknes is MAD 25, rising to MAD 30 at weekends; a whole taxi costs about six seats (MAD 150).
- Source Vitel waterfalls were dry as of 2024; check before walking out.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Ambulance and fire
- 15
- Mobile emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance and fire15
- Mobile emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Casablanca; other embassies in Rabat.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fez or Meknes → Ifrane, grand taxi: About MAD 25, 1 h; MAD 30 at weekends (check)
- Petit taxi within Ifrane: MAD 5–10 per short ride
- Whole grand taxi, Fez or Meknes → Ifrane: About MAD 150 (six seats)
Say or show
- سمح لي — Excuse me / Sorry (smah li)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much is it? (bkam)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayn al-ḥammām)
- هل يمكنني الدفع بالبطاقة؟ — Can I pay by card? (hal yumkinuni ad-dafʿ bil-bṭāqa?)
Grand taxis arrive at the grand taxi station about 300 m southwest of the marché (check).
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ifrane. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, possible snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Grand taxi from Fez or Meknes: MAD 25, about 1 h, more at weekends.
- Petit taxi inside town: MAD 5–10 per ride.
- Bus fallback: CTM office at the east end of the marché; other companies use the new gare routière southwest of the marché (check departures).
Sources
- secondaryWikidata — Ifrane
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ifrane, revision 5062328 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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