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Al-Akhawayn University

university, Ifrane, Morocco

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Al-Akhawayn University is a public institution of higher education located in Ifrane, Morocco. Founded in 1995, it was modeled after the American university system and was established with contributions from Saudi Arabia and the United States. The university is situated in the Middle Atlas mountains at an elevation of approximately 5,400 feet (1,650 meters) above sea level. Ifrane itself is a modern town known as a resort area, offering winter and summer activities, including alpine skiing.12

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