Ifrane

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Ifrane is a city in the Middle Atlas region of northern Morocco. With an population of 13,964 inhabitants as of 2024. It is the capital of Ifrane Province in the Fez-Meknes region and is located at an elevation of more than 1,650 m (5,410 ft). The city is known for its relatively cold climate and winter snowfall and is one of Morocco’s prominent mountain tourism destinations. The modern town was established by the French administration in 1929 during the protectorate era due to its Alpine climate, for which Ifrane was developed as a "hill station", a resort town set high up in the mountains so that Europeans could find relief from the summer heat of the interior plains, gaining it the Nickname "Little Switzerland" by locals. It is also considered one of the cleanest cities in the world. Nearby Lake Dayet Iffer is a popular altitude training destination, other destinations include Ain Vital ('Virgin Falls'; ar), a spring located about 3 kilometers (1.9 mi) from the center of town. The city...

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