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Ifni

Ifni (Morocco)

Practical information about Ifni

  • Beach / Seaside Resort
  • Handicraft
  • Place or Historical Monument
  • Off the beaten track
4 / 5 - One review
How to get there
100 miles south of Agadir
When to go
All year round
Minimum stay
One day

Reviews of Ifni

Timothée D. Travel writer
285 travel articles

Ifni, a costal city situated in southern Morocco, is an ancient Spanish colony and the influences of this heritage are still very visible.

My suggestion:
If you're planning on spending time in the region, add a trip to Sidi Ifni to your list, the port city capital gazing out over the Atlantic Ocean.
Summary:

The Ifni region has a turbulent history It was conquered by the Kingdom of Castilein the 15th century, the zone would remain Spanish until an uprising by a neighbouring tribe in 1958. Spain found itself obliged to relinquish the majority of the territory, apart from its capital Sidi Ifni which would remain under Spanish rule for a further 11 years.

Today the Spanish population has disappeared, names have been restored to their arabic origins and seasoned with Morocco's own cultural identity, but the city has lost none of its charm and its influences have only slightly faded with time. Whether this be old Art Déco villas, the old Spanish Square (now known as Place Hassan II), or the seafront, I felt like I was walking through a vintage film set, in a surprising piece removed from the flow of time. An interesting experience during your visit to Morocco with plenty of beautiful beaches to be found in a region forgotten by tourists.

A street in Ifni