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4 days

Khenifra and Beni Mellal in 4 days

From Khenifra: 4 days to discover Beni Mellal, with short drives.

  1. KhenifraDay 1
  2. Beni MellalDay 2–4
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Overview

A 4-day, 3-night circuit starting from Khenifra and returning there. Estimated drives: Khenifra–Beni Mellal ≈ 2 h, Beni Mellal–Khenifra ≈ 2 h. Indicative budget per person, based on our destination guides, excluding transport.

Duration
4 days · 3 nights
Budget
Budget
Pace
Relaxed
Best time
Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct

The route

Stop locations. Lines are straight, not actual roads.

KhenifraBeni Mellal

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · Khenifra

    Khenifra, your starting point

    Plan for the day

    • The old bridge over the Oum Er-Rbia
    • Oum Er-Rbia springs
    • Lake Aguelmam Azigza
    Meals
    Local specialities in Khenifra
    Overnight
    In town (Khenifra)
    Tip
    At the springs, paths can be slippery and steep: closed shoes are best.

  2. Day 2 · Beni Mellal

    On to Beni Mellal

    Travel Khenifra → Beni Mellal, ≈ 2 h by road (estimate) · ≈ 2 h

    Plan for the day

    • Aïn Asserdoun
    • Ras el Aïn kasbah
    • Bel Kush kasbah
    Meals
    Local specialities in Beni Mellal
    Overnight
    Central Beni Mellal
    Tip
    Leave early for Ouzoud at weekends: the site gets very busy.

  3. Day 3 · Beni Mellal

    Beni Mellal, second day

    Plan for the day

    • Ouzoud waterfalls
    • Bin el Ouidane lake
    • The souk and Tadla produce
    Meals
    Local specialities in Beni Mellal
    Overnight
    Central Beni Mellal
    Tip
    Wear good shoes to walk down to the foot of the falls.

  4. Day 4 · Beni Mellal

    Back to Khenifra

    Travel Beni Mellal → Khenifra, ≈ 2 h by road (estimate) · ≈ 2 h

    Plan for the day

    • Last morning in Beni Mellal
    • Drive back to Khenifra
    Meals
    Breakfast where you stay, lunch on the way
    Overnight
    No night included: departure day

Where to stay on this route

The towns where you spend the night, each with a link to compare places to stay.

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Best time

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Apr ✓
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  6. Jun ✓
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep ✓
  10. Oct ✓
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Practical tips

  • At the springs, paths can be slippery and steep: closed shoes are best.
  • Leave early for Ouzoud at weekends: the site gets very busy.

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Updated October 25, 2026