Jebel Tazekka

Morocco's most underrated national park — a dramatic limestone massif near Taza with ancient cedar forests, rock gorges, cave systems and panoramic views over the Rif and Middle Atlas

Highlights

• Ancient Cedar Forest: The Bab Bou Idir section of the park protects primeval Atlas cedar — some trees over 600 years old, with Barbary macaques visible at the forest edge
• Friouato Caves: Just outside the park, Friouato is one of Africa's deepest cave systems (180 m) with enormous stalactite chambers — one of Morocco's great geological wonders
• Oued Zireg Gorge: A little-visited river gorge cuts through the southern flank of Tazekka — remote hiking through narrow limestone gorges with no tourist infrastructure

Top places

• Bab Bou Idir Cedar Forest
• Friouato Caves
• Tazekka Summit Viewpoint
• Oued Zireg Gorge Walk