Protected Area

Protected Area

Published on
2020 Nov 26
Countries
Morocco
Morocco

Bou Iblane I


It is a SIBE that is spread over two sectors, Taffert and Moussa or Salah. It is located on the northern slope of the Bou Iblane limestone chain, up to the Jurassic limestone rockeries of the North-West slope of Moussa or Salah, culminating at 3000 m. It is characterized by a large mountain landscape of exceptional plastic quality.

For the flora, we find a beautiful cedar grove, it is the cedar grove of the Central Middle Atlas, quite rich in floristics and more or less mixed with the presence of other species, in particular Thurifère (Juniperus thurifera), Xerophytaie, Thuriferous ecosystem in good condition: the northernmost of Morocco also adding the presence of some endemic species.

The site is considered to be an important biogeographic sector for wildlife, with an area limit for some taxa globally. It is one of the most remarkable wildlife processions in Morocco.