| Lake Dayet Iffer | |
| Location: | Ifrane |
| Type: | Lake |
| Coordinates: | 33.6083°N 4.9083°W |
| Area: | 3.5km2 |
| Depth: | 6m (20feet) |
| Elevation: | 1520m (4,990feet) |
Dayat Iffer it is a natural lake located in the community of Dayat Aoua in the region of Ifrane. It is situated along the Middle Atlas tourist lakes route, 35 km from Ifrane and 22 km from Imouzzer Kandar.[1]
The name "Iffer" comes from a Berber language term that signifies "hidden" due to the lake's secluded location between the mountains.[2]
The lake is semi-circular in shape, with a diameter of 300 meters, situated at an altitude of 1520 meters and with a depth of 6 meters. it is semi-circular in shape, with a diameter of 300 meters, situated at an altitude of 1520 meters and with a depth of 6 meters. The smallest natural lake in the Middle Atlas, 3.5 hectares, is characterized by a sub-humid climate.[3] Located within the Takeltont Forest Reserve, Dayat Iffer is surrounded by a dIverse vegetation consisting mainly of Quercus ilex, Pinus halepensis and Juniper.[4] The lake has been designated a wetland by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and is home to many waterfowl.A number of fish species, including carp, inhabit the lake, while water lilies flourish in its waters. Several fish species, including Crucian carp, inhabit the lake, while Nymphaeaceae flourish in its waters.[5]