27th INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ASTRONOMERS
Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane, Morocco
July 02 - 23, 2004

ISYA 2004 will be held at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI), which offers large campus facilities and a good observational site. Ifrane is a resort town located in the Middle Atlas Mountains (map), at an altitude of 1,600 m (about 5,000 feet). Set in the heart of a region known for its beautiful oak and cedar forests, mountains, springs, streams, lakes and waterfalls, Ifrane provides an excellent backdrop for intellectual and physical pursuit.
Ifrane is just 60 kilometers away from the historically rich imperial cities of Fez and Meknes, 80 kilometers from the Roman ruins of Volubilis and Moulay Idriss Zerhoun, and 200 kilometers from the Moroccan capital Rabat. Ifrane is easily accessible by automobile, bus and taxi.
Winters in Ifrane can be cold with significant snowfall and summers are mild. Winter temperatures vary from near freezing to 20 (Celsius), and summer temperatures vary from 20 to 30.
 

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