Friouato caves Travel Guide: Top Sights in Morocco, Tours & Travel

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Friouato caves- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Morocco; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 3 hours

Friouato Caves, located approximately 30 km south of Taza, Morocco, are one of the deepest cave systems in North Africa. With explored depths reaching 272 meters, the caves are formed by underground water activity and feature vast chambers. Expeditions have uncovered submerged passages and rock chokes, hinting at further unexplored sections. Local legends speak of explorers who ventured in and never returned, adding to the mystique. Due to safety concerns, Friouato Caves have been closed to visitors since 2016.

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Reviews of Grotte Friouato

David Colby-Hutchison

3
Reviewed: 2022-10-08

Still closed as of 29 July 2022. As others have mentioned, the access road is in poor repair.
Berry Boverman

1
Reviewed: 2021-10-10

The cave is still closed (already for a long time)
Tramp on tour

5
Reviewed: 2020-01-14

What a great place and lovely people. Stayed there in our motorhome 4days, had a great time Mohamed took us down exploring the caves. This place is very underrated, a must visit for people who like exploring caves, hiking as well as peace and quiet.
Mark Schmidt

3
Reviewed: 2019-04-29

The caves are still closed. To look down into the cave climb up the hill directly behind the buildings. There was a local guide there who showed us around a bit and also offered to show us a different cave nearby. He said the stairs and lighting are being restored in the Friouato cave and the plan is to reopen in 2020. Great views across the valley from the parking lot / the cave opening. Short road up is in bad condition but easily managable, also for a 2 wheel drive car.
Rafik

5
Reviewed: 2017-04-28

Amazing and incredible experience, the area around is beautiful, it is a must if you visit this region. Be careful if you are with kids, there are two major levels, the first one before reaching the small hole is accessible by almost everyone. The second level requires a bit of bravery (to be precise we can even talk about sub-levels here), it is a breakthrough experience!