The 2026 reopening
Closed after an accident in 2016, the Friouato chasm reopened to the public in late July 2026, after three years of safety works.
Key dates
- 2016: a rockfall kills one person; the site is closed to the public.
- 2023: safety and rehabilitation works begin.
- 27 July 2026: inauguration after the works.
- 28 July 2026: first visitors.
What changed
Loose rocks removed, a cage and nets against rockfall, concrete stairs, galvanised steel handrails, LED lighting and a walkway on pillars at the bottom of the sinkhole. The works, led by the Fès-Meknès Region, cost more than 12.6 million dirhams.
The ticket
On 28 July 2026, the public access ticket observed on site was 5 DH per person. A rise to 50 DH had been proposed but not yet approved.
Hours and visit length
- Opening hours
- to be confirmed
- Duration
- to be confirmed
Sources
Hibapress, 28 July 2026; photos of the site taken in 2026.
Your turn to go down
Plan your visit to the cave of the wind.