IFRANE

Located in the Middle Atlas Mountains, Ifrane is an oasis of freshness and greenery. Lakes, fountains, the change of scenery, surprising and refreshing.
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Upon arrival in Ifrane, it is the impression of freshness dominates. Broad avenues, parks, European style villas, you will find here a little-known facet of North Africa. Sources and lakes abound in this region at the heart of a forest of cedars. The sloping roof chalets evoke also surprisingly Switzerland. A break of infinite sweetness. Southeast, on the road to Azrou, a multitude of extinct volcanoes forming the landscape Ito, rocky horizon at nightfall, reminds many lunar craters.
Springs and waterfalls
Source Vittel and waterfalls are an ideal walking goal. Follow the river a few hundred meters and discover the forest of maples and poplars that hurtle water source. In summer, small rides are offered to reach the waterfalls.
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Ifrane Middle Atlas
A few miles on the road to Meknes, you will find the mausoleum of a marabout, a holy man of the sixteenth century, Sidi Abdesslam. Bruised Zelliges, the mausoleum is an important pilgrimage site, nestled in a valley covered with cypress and olive trees. A little above the village, dozens of old cave dwellings are still used as stables or as places of storage.
To remember

Boasting an invaluable cool in summer, Ifrane is an elegant town nestled in lush forests. The charm of a city water full Morocco
Ifrane, the ecological capital of Morocco, is the second cleanest in the world after Calgary city in Canada, reports the electronic journal "MBC Times".



The city of Ifrane got this ranking based on the results of a survey on the quality of life that takes into account factors such as water availability, waste collection, sewerage systems, air pollution and traffic density.

"With no industries, the air quality is optimal" in Ifrane, the newspaper said, stressing that the city "is considered one is the cleanest cities in the world."

"The Ifrane National Park is a Moroccan Natural Park, one of the representative by the richness of the ecosystem and landscapes. It is a favorite tourist destination for hikers and fishermen who practice this sport in a serene atmosphere , "he notes, adding that the park, which stretches over 500 km2, attractions include the largest cedar forest in Morocco and includes a set of apartments in a remarkable character biodiversitaire rarity (park Tizguite, Val d'Ifrane the Vittel, Lake Dait Aoua, Dait Hachlaf, Dait Ifrah, Dait Iffer and other) sources, in addition to the ski station Michlifen.

The electronic journal notes that following the huge population growth and overexploitation of natural resources the last 30 years, the world has experienced a "severe" damage to the environment, adding that some cities, like Ifrane "include in their environmental programs strategies for economic growth and job creation."

Beyond the beauty of the natural and urban landscapes, culture or even gastronomy, there are enough reasons to visit these cities, "cleanliness is a bonus that we can not ignore," said Will -there.

About Calgary, ranked first cleanest city in the world, the same source notes that this great "green city" is "very important" to his flow "pure" water and the proper use thereof, stating that Canadian city has a central wastewater purifying up to 100 million liters of water per day, it is powered largely by renewable energy and waste includes a program that aims to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.

The third largest city in this ranking is Helsinki whose "main feature is the cleanliness."
source:*http://www.visitmorocco.com
           *http://www.aujourdhui.ma