Tazekka National Park- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Tazekka National Park, located in Morocco's Middle Atlas near Taza, was established in 1950 to protect the cedar forests of Jbel Tazekka, which rises to 1,980 meters. Initially covering 6.8 km², the park expanded in 1989 to nearly 120 km², encompassing diverse ecosystems, including cork and holm oak forests, canyons, caves, and waterfalls. The park receives substantial precipitation, often as snow, supporting rich wildlife such as North African boars, otters, and African wolves, alongside reintroduced Barbary stags. Recognized as an Important Bird Area, it hosts species like Barbary partridges and Levaillant's woodpeckers, contributing to its ecological significance.