Lake Zerrouka is a Moroccan lake situated within the boundaries of the Tizguite commune in Ifrane Province, approximately away from Ifrane. The lake is a popular destination for tourists from various Moroccan towns, offering opportunities for recreation and fishing. The lake is divided into two distinct sections, designated as Lake Zerrouka 1 and Lake Zerrouka 2.Morocco, Al-Ahdath newspaper; Touhami, Rouchdi (August 16, 2023). “Zarouga in the outskirts of Ifrane. A natural space that gives its visitors the pleasure of rest”. Events.Anfo - Events.Anfo website. Archived from the original on 2023-12-04. Accessed on 2024-05-16.
The lake is also a habitat for a variety of bird species, both migratory and resident, including Rock dove, Eurasian collared dove, Common sandpiper, Little egret,“Lac Zerouka, Meknès-Tafilalet, Morocco - eBird Hotspot”. ebird.org. April 12, 2024. Archived from the original on 2022-02-02. Accessed on 2024-05-16. Grey heron, Gadwall, Common pochard, Great crested grebe.“Lac Zerouka, Meknès-Tafilalet, Morocco - eBird Hotspot”. ebird.org. May 10, 2024. Archived from the original on 2022-02-02. Accessed on 2024-05-16. Additionally, Lake Zerrouka is home to a diverse range of fish species, such as carp, common roach, pike, and rainbow trout. Due to the lake's biodiversity, it is considered a protected area, though since 2023 it has been host to the invasive species Ferrissia californica.
Ecological Nature Lake Zerrouka is situated at an altitude of with a maximum depth of and an area of .Investigation Ifrane-ecological park
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