Ifrane Province is a province in northern Morocco, located within the Fès-Meknès region. Its administrative center and namesake is the city of Ifrane, known for its distinctive architecture and its role as a tourist destination, while the biggest city is Azrou.
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Geography
The province is situated in the central part of the Middle Atlas mountain range. It features a landscape of high plateaus, forested areas, and mountainous terrain. The region is known for its extensive cedar forests and natural water bodies.
Several lakes are located within the province, including:
Dayet Hachlaf
Dayet Ifrah
Lake Zerrouka
Dayet Aoua
These lakes contribute to the ecological diversity of the region and are part of the natural environment associated with Ifrane National Park.
The climate is relatively cool compared to much of Morocco, with cold winters that often bring snowfall and mild summers.
Population
Ifrane Province has a relatively small population, distributed between urban centers and rural mountain communities.
The main towns include Ifrane, Azrou, and Timahdite.
Economy
The province’s economy is based on tourism, forestry, and agriculture. Tourism is a key sector due to the region’s natural environment, ski facilities such as Michlifen, and its appeal as both a summer and winter destination.
Agricultural activity includes cereal cultivation and livestock farming adapted to the mountainous conditions.
Administrative divisions
Ifrane Province is divided into several municipalities and rural communes organized into administrative circles.
The main urban municipalities are:
Ifrane
Azrou
These towns serve as administrative and economic centers for the surrounding areas.
Subdivisions
The province is divided administratively into the following: