Middle Atlas & Ifrane Day Trip from Fes – Private Nature Escape

Cedar Forests, Wild Barbary Apes, Alpine Ifrane (“Little Switzerland”) & Fresh Mountain Air
(Full Day – 100 % Private | Daily Departures 2025–2026)

Just 1 hour from Fes lies a completely different Morocco: cool cedar forests, playful monkeys, crystal-clear lakes and the elegant alpine town of Ifrane – perfect refreshing break from the medina heat!

Tour Highlights

• Private A/C 4×4 – door-to-door from your Fes riad
• Walk among giant ancient cedar trees (some over 800 years old)
• Feed and photograph wild Barbary apes (they come very close!)
• Stroll in Ifrane – spotless streets, Swiss-style chalets, stone lion statue
• Scenic stops at lakes and mountain viewpoints
• Optional short forest hike or picnic lunch
• Delicious mountain restaurant lunch with Atlas views

Day Trip Itinerary

08:00 – 08:30
Pickup from your riad/hotel in Fes

09:30
Arrival in the Middle Atlas cedar forest – 1.5–2 hours with the monkeys: walk, feed, and take photos (they are very friendly!).

11:30
Drive to Ifrane – the cleanest town in Morocco:

• Walk the park, see the famous stone lion
• Admire the European-style architecture and flower-lined streets
• Coffee break in a chalet café (feels like the Alps!)

13:00
Lunch at a panoramic restaurant overlooking the mountains (trout, tagine or grill – included).

14:30 – 16:00
Free time for:

• Short easy forest hike
• Visit a nearby lake (Dayet Aoua or Dayet Hachlaf)
• More monkey spotting or just relax in the fresh air

16:30
Return drive to Fes with final cedar forest views

17:30 – 18:00
Drop-off at your riad/hotel

Duration: ≈ 9–10 hours
Distance: 70 km each way – beautiful mountain road

What’s Included

• Private A/C 4×4 + English-speaking driver/guide
• Delicious mountain lunch with view
• Bottled water & small snacks
• All parking fees

Not Included

• Tips
• Extra drinks

Best time: Year-round

• Spring = green forests & wildflowers
• Summer = 15–20°C cooler than Fes
• Winter = possible snow in Ifrane!

The #1 nature & fresh-air day trip from Fes – families and photographers love it!

Book Your Private Middle Atlas & Monkeys Day Trip Today!
Phone & WhatsApp: +212 667 698 802
Email: toursmoroccotoursofficial@gmail.com

We reply in minutes and can add picnic, longer hike, or overnight in Ifrane. See you with the apes tomorrow! 🐒🌲🏔️