Global InformationTalassemtane National Park information
| Talassemtane National Park | |
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| Location | Morocco |
| Area | 589.5-square-kilometre (227.6 sq mi) |
| Established | 2004 |
Talassemtane National Park is a national park in the Rif region of Northern Morocco. The 589.5-square-kilometre (227.6 sq mi) park was created in October 2004 to conserve the last of Morocco's threatened fir forests.[1][2]
Talassemtane is part of the Transcontinental Biosphere Reserve of the Mediterranean.
The park's proximity to the popular tourist destination, Chefchaouen makes it a common hiking destination. The park's elevation ranges from 350 meters to 1,050 meters.[3]
It is a very original territory characterized by unique biodiversity and landscapes.[4]
Popular hiking destinations include the Bridge of God, a natural bridge formation, and the villages of El Kalaá and Akchour.[5]
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