Lake Ifni

Lake in Morocco

Lake Ifni in the High Atlas Mountains

Lake Ifni is a green lake located in the soil of Toubkal National Park, in the Moroccan Toubkal (commune), deep in the High Atlas mountain range, with a continental climate, and directly overlooked by the highest peak in North Africa, which is the summit of Mount Toubkal. The lake is distinguished by its steep slopes, its location at the end of the valley, its great depth, and its height above sea level, which is about 2,500 meters.It is therefore one of the highest lakes in the world. Its area is about 26 hectares, its length is estimated at 870 meters, and its width is about 490 meters. with a discharge rate of 300 meters per second, and a depth exceeding 30 meters.[1][2]

## Location[edit]

Lake Ifni is located within the Toubkal National Park, in the western Great View, specifically on the territory of the Toubkal community, Taroudant province, Souss-Massa region, near the Amsousart roundabout.[3]

Lake Ifni is located at the end of an enclosed valley, in a rugged mountainous area whose formation dates back more than 245 million years.It is surrounded by steep slopes in all directions, except for the west, from which it opens onto the valley through a vast surface made of pebbles and stones, and is directly overlooked by the highest peak in North Africa, which is the summit of Mount Toubkal, 4167 metres, in addition to the Ouanokarim summit and others.[4]

Lake Ifni from above

## Climate[edit]

The lake has a continental climate, with the highest temperature reaching 45 degrees during the summer, and below zero during the winter, which causes the lake’s water to freeze.

## Population[edit]

Lake Ifni is considered a natural dam that residents use for agricultural activities. More than ten villages in the region benefit from the waters of Lake Ifni, Since the terrain of the region is difficult, crops are carried out on the slopes in the form of agricultural terraces. The inhabitants of these areas are considered to be from the Atlantic Berber tribes. The dominant language in the region is the Amazigh. In addition to agriculture, residents depend on grazing as a primary source of income for their livelihood, especially goats.[5]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Ifni lake - Toubkal national park". Explore Agadir Souss Massa. 2020-07-26. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
2. ^ admin (2020-11-04). "Toubkal Circuit Via Lake Ifni & High Atlas Mountains (6 Days) | Trekking In Morocco – Holidays In The High Atlas Mountains". Retrieved 2024-05-19.
3. ^ "بحيرة إفني - جبل توبقال - Explore Agadir Souss Massa". web.archive.org. 2022-09-03. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
4. ^ "Climbing to Toubkal (4167 m) through Lake Ifni". extremetour.pro. Retrieved 2024-05-19.
5. ^ "CLIMATE VARIABILITY, DROUGHT, AND DROUGHT MANAGEMENT IN MOROCCO'S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR" (PDF). `{{cite web}}`: line feed character in `|title=` at position 30 (help)