Dayet Hachlaf is a lake and natural retreat situated within the Dayet Aoua commune in the Ifrane Province of Morocco. The lake is surrounded by willow trees and serves as a habitat for trout, which are nourished by various water springs.[1] Dayet Hachlaf encompasses an area of approximately 14 hectares, with a maximum depth of 3 meters, situated at an altitude of 1,650 meters above sea level.[2] Trout fishing is a popular activity at the lake from May to August. In 2022, Dayet Hachlaf experienced a complete drying up.[3][4]
| Lake Dayet Hachlaf | |
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| Location | Ifrane Province |
| Coordinates | 5°0′0″N 0°33′33″E / 5.00000°N 0.55917°E |
| Type | Lake |
| Basin countries |  Morocco |
| Surface area | 14 acres (5.7 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 1,650 m (5,410 ft) |
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edit- ^ “Dhaya Hachlaf. An exception among most of the water bodies in the Middle Atlas region”. Archived from the original on 2020-09-18.
- ^ “Field visit to some water bodies in the Diaa Awa community of Bafran”. Archived from the original on 2021-04-29.
- ^ “Fes Region. 158 million dirhams allocated to strengthen the road network in Ifrane”. Archived from the original on 2021-04-29.
- ^ “The drought has obliterated the landmarks of Dhaya Hachlaf in Ifrane”. Archived from the original on 2024-06-18.
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