Getting there and the Tazekka circuit

The cave lies 26–30 km from Taza, on the Bab Boudir road, in the heart of Tazekka National Park.

The Friouato sinkhole seen from inside, with trees at the edge of the opening
Photo: Zakariamazz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Key facts

From Taza
26–30 km · ≈ 40 min
From Fès
≈ 2 h 30
Coordinates
34.1043, −4.0726
Altitude
≈ 1,450 m
TazaFriouato≈ 1,450 mBab BoudirBab Boudir road26–30 km · ≈ 40 min
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By car

From Taza, follow the Bab Boudir road up into the national park. The road is winding: drive carefully, especially in winter.

By grand taxi

Shared grand taxis serve Bab Boudir from Taza; agree on the return trip and waiting time in advance.

The Tazekka circuit

A loop of about 76 km from Taza: Friouato Cave, the Daya Chiker, the Ras el Ma waterfalls and the cedar forest of Jbel Tazekka. Best from April to October; the waterfalls are at their finest in spring.

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Tazekka circuit

Friouato, the Daya Chiker, the Ras el Ma waterfalls and the cedar forest of Jbel Tazekka: the loop of about 76 km from Taza.

Distance
≈ 76 km loop
Duration
one day
Season
April to October; waterfalls best in spring
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Other caves in Tazekka

The park has other caves, such as Chaara cave.

Formations in Chaara cave, another cave in Tazekka National Park
Photo: Oumaima Loudini · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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