Hotel La Chaumière Ifrane

Hotel La Chaumière Ifrane is a mid-range hotel on Avenue de la Marche Verte in the centre of Ifrane, a Middle Atlas mountain town in Morocco's Fès-Meknès region. Ifrane stands at roughly 1,650 metres and was planned in the 1930s in the style of a European alpine village, with pitched roofs, chalet-like houses and green public spaces, so the setting feels distinct from Morocco's lowland cities. The name La Chaumière, meaning thatched cottage, fits that chalet character. The town centre, cafés, shops and gardens are close by, and Al Akhawayn University is a short distance away. Fès lies about an hour and a quarter by road, and the cedar forests of Azrou, Lake Dayet Aoua and the Michlifen ski area are all within a short drive. Accommodation is offered as Double Rooms, Twin Rooms and Suites, with heating for the cold months and WiFi throughout. The hotel restaurant serves Moroccan and international dishes, with breakfast in the morning and a bar for evening drinks, and on-site parking is available. There is no pool or spa, since the appeal of Ifrane is the mountain air, walking and winter snow. Service suits families, couples and weekenders from Fès, Meknès and Casablanca, and reception can organise taxis and local excursions. Published rates run from about 500 MAD in low season to about 850 MAD in high season, and the guest rating is 4.0. In summer the cooler climate attracts Moroccan families, while in winter visitors come for snow and skiing, so rates and demand rise at those times and booking in advance is sensible.