Forest Restaurant Ifrane

Forest Restaurant Ifrane is a relaxed cafe restaurant in the town centre of Ifrane, the Middle Atlas resort town in Morocco often described as the country's alpine retreat. Ifrane's European-style architecture, cool climate and the nearby Al Akhawayn University give the town a distinct character, and the cafe serves the student and visitor crowd with a western-leaning menu. Typical orders include eggs and croissants for breakfast, burgers, and pasta and pizza for lunch and dinner, which gives the venue a more international profile than traditional Moroccan restaurants. The menu is not tied to a signature regional dish, so the cafe is best treated as a dependable stop for a familiar meal. The atmosphere is informal and unhurried, with moderate noise during student lunch hours; dress is casual. The venue opens daily from morning to evening. Prices are moderate, about 70-160 MAD per person, and breakfast is the least expensive way to eat here. Reservations are not needed. Alcohol is not a feature of the beverage programme, which centres on coffee, tea and juices. Ifrane is at altitude and can be cold in winter, with snow common between December and February, so a warm cafe is a practical refuge in cold weather. The location in the town centre makes it easy to combine with a walk around the town's lake and gardens, or a drive to the nearby cedar forests. The cafe suits visitors travelling between Fès and the Middle Atlas who want a quick, uncomplicated meal.