Draa-Tafilalet
Midelt
A high mountain town between the Atlases.
Midelt at a glance
- Region
- Draa-Tafilalet
- Province or prefecture
- Midelt (province)
- Status
- Province capital
- Population
- Not available
- Area
- Not available
- Elevation
- 1,500 m
- Coordinates
- 32.680, -4.734
- Postal code
- Varies by district
- Phone area code
- +212 535
- Time zone
- Africa/Casablanca (see note on Ramadan)
- Local names
- Midelt (French) · ميدلت (Arabic)
- Best time to visit
- May to September, or December to February for snow
Population is from the 2014 census (HCP) and is being updated. Climate figures are indicative regional profiles. Confirm details with official sources before relying on them.
About Midelt
Midelt sits between the Middle and High Atlas at 1,500 metres, known for apples, minerals and fossils, and as a base for hikes and the road to the Sahara.
History
A French outpost in the early 20th century, Midelt later became a provincial capital and mining area.
Things to see in Midelt
- Kasbah Myriem
- Jbel Ayachi
- Tizi n'Talghemt pass
- Mineral and fossil stalls
Climate and best time to visit
Mountain. Cool, wet winters with regular frost and snow, and mild, dry summers. Altitude keeps nights cold all year.
Best time to visit: May to September, or December to February for snow. Indicative regional profile.
Getting to Midelt
- By air
- Errachidia Moulay Ali Cherif (ERH), about 150 km away.
- By train
- There is no ONCF station; buses connect to Fes, Meknes and Errachidia.
- By bus
- CTM, Supratours and regional bus companies serve most routes; grand taxis cover shorter hops. Check current schedules.
- By road
- Reached by national roads and, on many routes, the motorway network. Check road conditions in winter, especially in mountain areas.
Economy
Apples, mining, crafts and transit tourism.
Food and drink
Apple products, Berber bread and mountain tagines.
Festivals and events
The apple harvest and local moussems.
Where to stay
Options are mostly mid-range hotels and family-run guesthouses. In peak season and holidays it is wise to reserve in advance.