Tazekka National Park
See an isolated Atlas cedar grove on Jbel Tazekka and descend into Friuato Caves in Morocco’s Middle Atlas, near Taza.
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Tazekka National Park lies in Morocco’s Middle Atlas mountains near Taza. Its main peak, Jbel Tazekka, rises to 1,980 m and is home to an isolated grove of Atlas cedars. The park was created in 1950 to protect the mountain’s natural resources. In 1989, it expanded to nearly 120 km2, taking in cork oak and holm oak forests, canyons, caves, cascades and rural landscapes. The cedar grove and Friuato Caves are two of its distinct places to see.
Friuato is on the park’s northern side, beside the Daya Chiker polje, a depression bordered by limestone. The cave system reaches 272 m deep and has chambers, narrow tunnels, natural bridges and an underground river about 3.8 km long. Visitors descend through a 100 m vertical entrance using concrete steps and a ramp. Lower levels stay at 12–14 °C, and humidity causes condensation on the walls, so bring a warm layer. The mountain receives about 180 cm of precipitation a year, mostly snow. Wildlife includes wild boars, porcupines, otters, genets, hares, African wolves and red foxes; sightings are not guaranteed.
Tazekka National Park in five
- Know why the park existsThe tourist board says Tazekka was created in 1950 to protect a cedar grove at the top of Jbel Tazekka, then 6.8 km2. It has since grown to 137 km2 and takes in caves, canyons and oak forest.
- Look for the animals, not only the treesThe tourist board lists boars, Barbary stags and peregrine falcons among the park's wildlife. A local guide helps you find them and keeps you on safe ground.
- Plan the road from Fes in daylightThe park lies near Taza, usually reached by road from Fes. The UK government says poor lighting makes night driving dangerous and mountain roads hazardous in bad weather, so arrive in the morning.Fes
- Hike with a guide in caves and canyonsCaves and canyons carry different risks from forest paths. The UK government advises a professional guide for mountain hiking, and travel insurance that covers the activity.Insurance
- Check entry, camping and cave access locallyThis guide has no verified fee, permit, camping rule or cave schedule for the park. Ask a guide or the park office, especially for overnight stays.
Things to do in Tazekka National Park
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Need to know
- Entrance
- Not confirmed; ask a guide or the park office before you go
- Permits
- None confirmed in the sources checked; check locally
- Season
- Spring and autumn; cold in winter, hot in summer
- Nearest town
- Taza, in the Middle Atlas corridor
- Getting there
- Road from Fes via Taza; hire a car or driver
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear8 rainy daysHigh14°Low6°Cold, wetJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 6°
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, wet
- FebruaryClear7 rainy daysHigh16°Low7°Cold, wetFebruaryClear
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 77 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, wet
- MarchPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh18°Low8°ChangeableMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 120 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Changeable
- AprilClear10 rainy daysHigh22°Low10°Mild, greenAprilClear
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 85 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, green
- MayClear6 rainy daysHigh27°Low14°Warm, easyMayClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 29 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, easy
- JuneClear4 rainy daysHigh32°Low18°Hot daysJuneClear
Good
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 16 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot days
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh37°Low21°Very hotJulyClear
Mixed
- High
- 37°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- AugustClear2 rainy daysHigh37°Low22°Very hotAugustClear
Mixed
- High
- 37°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 6 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- SeptemberClear4 rainy daysHigh31°Low19°Warm, easySeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 19 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, easy
- OctoberClear5 rainy daysHigh26°Low16°Mild, easyOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 49 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, easy
- NovemberClear6 rainy daysHigh19°Low10°Wet spellsNovemberClear
Best
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 63 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet spells
- DecemberClear9 rainy daysHigh15°Low7°Cold, wetDecemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 92 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cold, wet
Average daily high and low in Tazekka, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Tazekka National Park
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 20°
- Humidity
- 58%
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 78%
Tazekka National Park
08:37 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today26°18°78%Monday: Cloudy. High 26°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 78%.
- Tue20°16°73%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 20°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 73%.
- Wed17°15°95%Wednesday: Rain. High 17°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 95%.
- Thu20°14°83%Thursday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 83%.
- Fri23°14°3%Friday: Cloudy. High 23°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sat24°16°3%Saturday: Cloudy. High 24°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 3%.
- Sun25°16°10%Sunday: Cloudy. High 25°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 10%.
Updated 08:28 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 9.842 MAD
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
What's on in Tazekka National Park
Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city
Events calendarEvery year
- May–JunWorld Sacred Music FestivalFes, a day trip
Before you go to Tazekka National Park
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Rules for Tazekka National Park, checked
- Tazekka National Park: created in 1950 to protect a cedar grove on Jbel Tazekka, grown from 6.8 km2 to 137 km2, with caves, canyons and oak forest.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
- Caves and canyons: the FCDO's Atlas hiking advice (research trails, hire a professional guide, carry water, insure the activity) is a sensible baseline here.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around Tazekka National Park
The city most trips to Tazekka start from
Read the guideCentral MoroccoMiddle Atlas towns and cedar forest
Read the guideTalassemtane National ParkThe Rif park near Chefchaouen
Read the guideToubkal National ParkThe High Atlas park for trekking
Read the guideAll of MoroccoCities, desert, coast and entry basics
Read the guideBest time to visit MoroccoWhich months suit the mountains
Read the guideTazekka National Park FAQ
What is Tazekka National Park known for?
Cedars, oak forest, caves and canyons in the Middle Atlas. The tourist board says it was created in 1950 to protect a cedar grove on Jbel Tazekka and now covers 137 km2, with boars, Barbary stags and peregrine falcons.
Where is Tazekka National Park?
Near Taza, in the Middle Atlas. Most travelers reach it by road from Fes. This guide has no verified drive time, so ask a driver or your hotel to confirm it.
Is Tazekka worth visiting?
Yes if you like quiet forest and caves and are driving between Fes and the east. If you only want big views or a famous attraction, the High Atlas or the Rif give you more for the same road time.
Can you camp in Tazekka National Park?
This guide cannot confirm camping rules or seasons. Ask the park office or a local guide before you plan an overnight, and do not assume a campground is open outside summer.
When is the best time to visit Tazekka?
Spring and autumn for walking in mild weather. Winter brings rain, cold and flooding near streams, while July and August can be hot on exposed slopes, so start early in summer.