Tannourine Cedars Reserve — Attraction in North Governorate

If you have time for a long drive to a pristine and quiet hiking destination then this is for you!! Gorgeous and breathtaking views among the handful of trails available. Trails are well marked and for all different hiking levels. At 7 months pregnant, I attempted trail #4 which is around 5km and 2+ hours. During the trail there are times when other trails cross through so you have a chance to change and get on another trail (trail #4 intersects with trail #3 for instance). Beautiful scenery, well preserved, and well worth the drive to this reserve. In winter, dress well. It can be very cold (but still worth a hike). The only critique is the bathroom near the parking lot - it is atrocious and poorly maintained. You’re better off using nature to relieve yourself than their...

Although it doesn't compare to the Shouf Biosphere Reserve, in terms of surface and other criteria, the Tannourine Cedars Forest is a beautiful and welcoming site... The unique geography and topography of the forest has sheltered the area from excessive tourist activity. The hiking trails, here, in the rocky terrain of the mountains are not for the faint of heart. However, a trip to Tannourine is well worth it. The stunning mountainous landscapes, with cedars seemingly defying gravity and growing on extremely vertical slopes, is impressive. Visitors will also enjoy the opportunity to discover rock-cut or naturally occurring grottos on their hike, as well as rare flowers particular to this high altitude terrain!...

Reaching the reserve was a bit challenging: bad roads and lack of any kind of indications but Google maps was pretty accurate. The reserve itself is pretty well kept. The person in charge took his time explaining the different routes and he suggested some spots to take pictures from. We were also handed a map that shows different, predefined routes inside the reserve each with signs showing the length of the track and designed to be of different difficulty levels. The walk was nice, the place is decent but not much variation in the scenery. Good for a hike and as part of a longer plan around the area but probably not a good destination...