Lake Dayet Iffer

Lake Iffer is a Moroccan natural lake located in the community of in Ifrane Province. It is situated along the Middle Atlas tourist lakes route, from Ifrane and from Imouzzer Kandar.

Etymology

The name "Iffer" comes from a Berber language word meaning hidden due to the lake's hidden location between the mountains.

The lake is semi-circular in shape, with a diameter of 300 meters, situated at an altitude of 1520 meters and with a depth of 6 meters. With an area of 3.5 hectares it is the smallest natural lake in the Middle Atlas, and is characterized by a sub-humid climate. Located within the Takeltont Forest Reserve, Lake Iffer is surrounded by diverse vegetation consisting mainly of evergreen oak, Aleppo pine and juniper. The lake is home to many waterfowl and has been designated a wetland by the World Wide [Fund for Nature|World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)]. Several fish species including crucian carp inhabit the lake, while water lilies flourish in its waters.