We leave the Sahara behind and head north through the breathtaking Ziz Gorge towards Fes. It brought to mind the canyons of the southwest USA.This southern area is very rich with fossils – we felt like we were driving through the Tucson Gem and Mineral show.And then there is snow in the Middle Atlas Mountains! Imagine in the past 7 hours we went from the Sahara, thru Morocco’s Grand Canyon and apple orchards, to the snow covered forest — what a diverse landscape.We had a rainy day in Ifrane but enjoyed a Resort lifestyle. This is dubbed the Switzerland of Morocco.Ifrane National Park with overflowing waterfalls — beautiful Cascades des ViergesThe waterfalls are all quite breathtaking.Next to the river, we met some locals and swap photo ops.Wow. The power of water! This side of the mountains seems to get a lot of moisture.Nearby towards Azrou, we head through Cedre Gouraud Forest NP. The cedar trees are very majestic.There were a lot of sheep — more than we have seen anywhere else — near Azrou & Cedre Gouraud Forest NP.Of course there is the proud papa Ram strutting with his flock.Outside Azrou, we were on the rim looking over mountains, valleys and fertile fields. We are definitively experiencing a more lush Morocco.
One Reply to “Ifran – Middle Atlas Mountains, Morocco”
I agree, your first pic reminded me of the SW also
Did your bodies do ok adapting to the drastic weather change?
I hadn’t heard of Ifran . It looks beautiful and out of place for for where you have been travelling.
I love the waterfalls!
What an apt name, The Switzerland of Morocco.
Love seeing your happy faces in your pics.
I agree, your first pic reminded me of the SW also
Did your bodies do ok adapting to the drastic weather change?
I hadn’t heard of Ifran . It looks beautiful and out of place for for where you have been travelling.
I love the waterfalls!
What an apt name, The Switzerland of Morocco.
Love seeing your happy faces in your pics.