High up in the Middle Atlas mountains lies the Moroccan town of Ifrane, the next stop in our Golf Travel Tales series.
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00:00Believe it or not, this is Morocco.
00:17I'm in Ifran, which is situated in the Middle Atlas.
00:20Now this nature reserve offers a refreshing break.
00:23We're at over 1,600 meters altitude.
00:26Now as you can see, the mountains and the wildlife are absolutely breathtaking.
00:30This is a dream destination for golfers and nature lovers.
00:34In winter, Ifran turns into a mountain ski resort, a haven for winter sport enthusiasts,
00:40covering an expansive 500 kilometers of cedar forest, green hills, and rugged mountain landscapes
00:46within the Middle Atlas Mountains.
00:50This is such a beautiful place.
00:52Tell me more about it.
00:53Yeah, we are now in Ifran National Park.
00:56This place is known for many different species.
00:58And what about all these trees?
01:00Is this the Atlas Cedar?
01:02Yeah, you can find all these kind of trees in this region.
01:06It's famous for many different fauna and flora, exactly the Atlas Cedar.
01:11And how about the monkeys that I've seen?
01:13Yeah, there are a lot of species here.
01:16We have here a kind of monkeys named macaque.
01:21This kind of monkeys is kind and it's playful.
01:25Ifran gives you the opportunity to get back to nature on some breathtaking hikes or even
01:30horse riding through the forest.
01:32Now it's time for a round of golf at the incredible Mischliffen Golf and Country Club.
01:36Hello Rémi, how are you?
01:38Welcome to the Mischliffen Golf Club.
01:41If there is a man of golf in Morocco, it's the Mischliffen Golf Club.
01:44It was signed and its architecture was made by Jack Nichols.
01:48It's a marvel to play golf here.
01:50This Par 72 18-hole course perfectly embraces the natural landscape of the region,
01:56featuring oaks and cedars as well as rocky massifs.
02:01Their signature hole is the 17th.
02:03The fairway is very narrow and there is a large lake on the right.
02:08So the opening of the game is on the left to better attack the green.
02:12Then we have hole number 18.
02:14Hole number 18 on the left, there is the forest and there is a view that is unobstructed on the middle atlas.
02:22We see the mountains and it's very pleasant to play.
02:27They have everything a golfer could dream of, including a state-of-the-art golf simulator.
02:34After the round is complete, you have to visit the exceptional Mountain Spa.
02:44A 3,500-square-meter facility dedicated to your well-being and relaxation.
02:51The spa subtly interweaves contemporary styles,
02:55Amazigh architecture and Andalusian art with finely sculpted wood.
03:04If you're here with children or just a serious animal lover,
03:08you can also check out the hotel farm.
03:11IfRAN is also an opportunity to savour the local products that the region enjoys.
03:16Well, hello!
03:17Hello, Amy. Very nice meeting you.
03:21My name is Tariq. Welcome to Domaine de la Pommery.
03:24Well, thank you. Now, I heard this is the place to get the finest local produce.
03:28Yes, let me show you.
03:30Goat's cheese is a speciality in this mountain region, and not to be missed.
03:36Tariq, where do we begin with this?
03:37Yes, well, I will try to explain to you the source, the kinds of cheeses we have.
03:44This is what we call la tombe de chef.
03:47The process of making this cheese is the same process of making the parmigiano.
03:53And this one, as you may know, is made with goat's cheese.
03:58And this one, as you may know, this is the country that is originally from the goat,
04:04this mountain, called Kandahar.
04:13How do you find it? How do we taste it? Myself, huh?
04:21The palate.
04:22It changes.
04:23It's happy. My palate is happy.
04:25Mine too.
04:27Good.
04:28Oh, great selection, Tariq.
04:30Well, shall we go to see the goats and say thank you?
04:34To say thank you to the goats?
04:36Yeah, of course.
04:45Also in this region, why not play at the Royal Golf de Meknes, Royal Golf de Fez, or Golf Oued?
04:56This program is brought to you by Morocco, Kingdom of Light.