Built along the banks of the Oum Er-Rbia River, Khenifra is known for the warm red color of its buildings and its deep roots in the history of the Middle Atlas.
The city was the heartland of the Zayane confederation, whose leader, Moha ou Hammou Zayani, led a famous resistance in the early twentieth century.
Springs, Lakes, and Forests
The landscapes around Khenifra are among the most beautiful in the Middle Atlas.
The springs of the Oum Er-Rbia gush from the mountainside in dozens of streams. Nearby, the lake of Aguelmam Azigza lies hidden among cedar forests.
An Authentic Middle Atlas Town
Khenifra is not a tourist destination.
And that is precisely its charm.
Markets, cafés, and everyday life offer an honest glimpse of the Middle Atlas, along with the warm hospitality of its people.
