Explore/Morocco/MA 04/Middle Atlas Lakes — Ifrane to Khenifra via Aguelmam Azigza
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Middle Atlas Lakes — Ifrane to Khenifra via AguelmamAzigza.

Distance
150 km
Duration
1 day
Climb
800 m
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Curated by Rider · Updated Aug 2026
Overview

Middle Atlas Lakes — Ifrane to Khenifra via Aguelmam Azigza.

A cool, green day through the cedar country of the Middle Atlas — a world away from the Moroccan desert cliché. From the alpine resort of Ifrane through macaque-filled cedar forest to the deep karst lake of Aguelmam Azigza, ending in the historic Berber town of Khenifra.

Quick facts

SurfacePaved
Distance150 km
Days1
Total climb800 m
DifficultyModerate
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The route.

ROUTE
4 stops
Start
IfraneStart · Alpine resort town at 1,665m — 'Little Switzerland', with ski chalets and the stone Lion of Ifrane. Fuel up before the cedar country.
Scenic
Azrou Cedar ForestScenic Point · Ancient Atlas cedar forest where troops of Barbary macaques gather at the roadside. Cool, fragrant and shaded.
Scenic
Aguelmam AzigzaScenic Point · A deep blue karst lake at 1,487m, ringed by cedar and holm oak. A popular wild-camping and picnic spot; utterly quiet midweek.
End
KhenifraEnd · The 'Red Town' on the Oum Er-Rbia river — historic capital of the Zaian Berbers. End with tea by the old humpback bridge.

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