IFRANE

town, north-central Morocco. Founded in 1929, Ifrane is situated in the Moyen (Middle) Atlas Mountains and includes in its immediate environs Morocco's premier winter and summer resort areas. Located at an elevation of about 5,400 feet (1,650 m) above sea level, the modern town caters to international tourists. Nearby cedar-covered, extinct volcanic craters are equipped with alpine ski-runs. Azrou, 11 miles (17 km) southwest of Ifrane at an elevation of about 3,950 feet (1204 m), is an old Berber settlement that was developed into an all-seasons resort; trout fishing is especially popular. The local Beni Mguild tribe grazes sheep and produces quality carpets. Pop. (1982) 7,717.