Tazekka National Park

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The Tazekka National Park of Morroco was created in 1950 with an initial area of 6.8 km². It was to created to protect the natural resources at the top from Jbel Tazekka, particularly the grove of cedars (Cedrus atlantica), which are isolated on this peak in the Middle Atlas range . The park includes the 1980 m in altitude mountain, Jbel Tazekka, which dominates the surrounding area.

In 1989, the park was extended to include nearly 120 km² of ecological importance (forests of cork oak, holm oak, as well as canyons and caves, cascades, and rural landscapes).

[edit] Access

Tazekka National Park is located in the Middle Atlas, near the town of Taza. The nearest large city is Fes (136 km by road).

[edit] Climate

Atmospheric moisture condenses as it is orographically lifted over the mountain. As a result the mountain frequently shows a cap cloud and annually receives approximately 180 cm of precipitation, particular in the form of snow.

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