The Moroccan region which is described as a volcano
Morocco has many volcanoes which are however no longer active. Majestic places that lend themselves perfectly to horseback riding or hiking. Sometimes rich in vegetation, sometimes arid, the volcanic lands of Morocco offer breathtaking panoramas.
1. Jebel Siroua
A link between the High Atlas and the Anti-Atlas, Jebel Siroua culminates at 3,304 meters in height. This mountain at the foot of which are kasbahs, douars and collective granaries is characterized by bases cut in black lava.
2. Jebel El Koudiate
This shield-type volcano is located in the Middle Atlas 5 km west of the city of Ifrane. It is one of the three main volcanoes in the Azrou region.
3. Jebel Tamarrakoit
Jebel Tamarrakoit is located 60 km south of the city of Ifrane. It is one of the three main volcanic structures in the Azrou region.
4. Jebel Hebri
The volcanic cone of Jebel Hebri culminates at 2,092 meters above sea level on the Azrou plateau in the Middle Atlas.
5. Jebel Outgui
Jebel Outgui is located 15 km southeast of the city of El Haieb.
6. Jebel Saghro
Jebel Saghro culminates 2,712 meters above sea level. It is located 100 km south of the central High Atlas. The mountain dominates the Draa and Dades valleys. It constitutes the most arid zone of the chain of the Anti-Atlas.
The Middle Atlas Causse was the seat of significant volcanic activity in a distant period, known as the Plio-Quaternary period. The limestone plateau of Azrou, Timahdite in the Middle Atlas, is pierced by neogenous volcanoes which extend to the Rif. The volcanic cover occupies more than 7% of the territory while no less than 90 volcanoes are listed around Timahdite in the Azrou region.
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