Morocco · Wildlife

1-Day Fez, Ifrane and Azrou Tour with Cedar Forest and Barbary Apes

1 Day Round trip from Fes Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Ifrane, the "Switzerland of Morocco," with its Alpine-style architecture
02 Follow the route of medieval caravans through the heart of Morocco
03 Explore Azrou's cedar forest surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes
04 See Barbary apes in their natural habitat among the cedar trees

Discover the mystique of Morocco on this full-day journey from Fez into the Middle Atlas. Follow the route once used by medieval caravans through the heart of the country, visit Ifrane - known as the "Switzerland of Morocco" - and continue to Azrou's cedar forest. Along the way, enjoy charming mountain scenery and the chance to see Barbary apes in their natural habitat with your expert tour guide.

Be welcomed by its Barbary apes in the trees and, if you are lucky or generous with them, they might descend and break their shyness with hesitant steps.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Fez, Azrou, Ifrane

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fez to Ifrane and Azrou in the Middle Atlas

From Fez, head to the Atlas Mountains. Your first stop will be in Ifrane. This city is nicknamed the "Switzerland of Morocco" or "Little Switzerland". It resembles Alpine villages. In 1930, French architects designed it as an escape for French settlers from the overwhelming medinas.
Next, stop in Azrou with your Morocco tour guide.
Upon arrival in this rocky city, visit the cedar forest. Be welcomed by its Barbary apes in the trees and, if you are lucky or generous with them, they might descend and break their shyness with hesitant steps. This charming town is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes.

The route