Morocco is one of those countries that offer a perfect mix of rich history and breathtaking architecture, but its natural beauty shouldn’t be overlooked. If you’re in the mood to explore it, national parks are a good place to start, and these three deserve a spot on your bucket list.
Toubkal National Park
The High Atlas mountain range is located in the very heart of Morocco and the Toubkal National Park is its crowning jewel. It offers everything from rugged cliffs with hiking trails to wild rivers and gorges, but you can take your visit to a whole new level by hiking all the way up to Jbel Toubkal, the most popular peak in the Atlas Mountains.
Ifrane National Park
Ifrane National Park is a part of the Middle Atlas mountains, but that doesn’t make it any less impressive. The Atlas cedar trees cover a significant part of its forested area, but this national park is also known for its rich wildlife—most notably endangered Barbary macaques.
Talassemtane National Park
Talassemtane is a relatively new national park and it was founded in 2004 to preserve the last of Morocco’s threatened fir forests. God’s Bridge rock formation is one of its main points of interest, but it’s also worth checking out for its breathtaking waterfalls.