Ifrane and the Azrou Cedar Forest: Day Trip from Fes
Tour at a glance
- Duration
- Full day
- Start
- Fes (pick-up at your hotel or riad)
- End
- Fes
- Group size
- 1 to 12 travellers
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish, Arabic
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best time
- March–June and September–November.
- Vehicle
- Air-conditioned 4x4, minivan or minibus by group size
About the Ifrane and cedar forest day trip
An hour south of Fes the road climbs into the Middle Atlas, and the landscape changes completely: green hills, lakes, oak and cedar forests and, in winter, snow. This day trip is a breath of fresh air after the medina.
You stop at the lake of Dayet Aoua, then visit Ifrane, a town built by the French in the 1930s with sloping roofs and gardens, often called the Switzerland of Morocco. In the cedar forest near Azrou you walk among trees several centuries old and meet the wild Barbary macaques that live there. You finish in Azrou, a Berber market town known for its carpets and woodwork.
Lunch is in Azrou or by the lake, often grilled lamb or trout from the mountain rivers.
Highlights
- Ifrane, the “Switzerland of Morocco”
- Barbary macaques in the cedar forest
- Centuries-old Atlas cedars
- Dayet Aoua lake
- Azrou market town
- Snow in winter, cool air in summer
Route map of the Ifrane and cedar forest day trip
- 1Fes
- 2Dayet Aoua
- 3Ifrane
- 4Azrou cedar forest
- 5Azrou
- ↩Back to Fes
The spiritual heart of Morocco, with the largest car-free medina in the world, tanneries and ancient madrasas. All tours in Fes
Itinerary for the day
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09:00 Fes
Pick-up at your riad or the nearest gate.
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10:00 Dayet Aoua
Walk along the lake.
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11:00 Ifrane
Walk around the town and the lion statue.
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12:30 Cedar forest
The macaques and the old cedars.
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14:00 Azrou
Lunch and the town, back in Fes around 17:30.
Times and driving durations are approximate and can be adapted. It is a private tour, so you can change stops with your driver-guide.
Prices for the Ifrane and cedar forest day trip
Your private tour, with prices per group size. All prices are in euros and include everything listed under “What’s included”.
| Travellers | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | €190 | €190 |
| 2 | €190 | €95 |
| 3 | €190 | €63 |
| 4 | €190 | €48 |
| 6 | €190 | €32 |
| 8 | €190 | €24 |
The more you are, the less you pay per person. Children count as travellers when they need a bed.
What's included
Included
- Private vehicle with driver for the day
- Pick-up and drop-off in Fes
- Bottled water
Not included
- Lunch
- Tips
Good to know before you go
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.
A warm layer: nights in the desert and the mountains are cold, even in spring.
Best time for this tour
March–June and September–November.
The tour runs every day of the year. Start dates are flexible.
Payment & cancellation
Pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card. Free cancellation with full refund up to 48 hours before the start.
Read the full policyFrequently asked questions
How much does the ifrane and cedar forest day trip cost?
For 2 travellers the private day trip costs €95 per person (€190 in total), and for 4 travellers €48 per person. The price is for your own vehicle and driver, so it goes down as your group grows.
Can we feed the monkeys?
Please do not. Feeding makes them aggressive and unhealthy.
Is there snow in winter?
Often from December to February. Ifrane is a small ski town in good years.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, children love the macaques and the forest walks.
Can we continue to the desert from here?
Yes: our Fes to Marrakech desert tour passes through Ifrane and Azrou.
How do I pay and when is my booking confirmed?
You pay online with PayPal or a debit or credit card through PayPal’s secure checkout, and you receive a receipt by email. If online payment is not available, you can send a booking request instead: we confirm it and send you a secure payment link. After booking, and Rachid or our team contacts you on WhatsApp to arrange the pick-up. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure.
Are your tours private or shared?
All our tours are private: only you and your travel companions, with your own vehicle and driver-guide.
Can you build a custom itinerary?
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests and budget, and a local travel designer will plan a tailor-made route across Morocco with clear, all-inclusive prices.
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