Oukaimeden & Berber Valleys Excursion

Strong Points

Visit Oukaimeden and explore the high mountains of the High Atlas

Discover the National Park of Toubkal

Enjoy the spring pasture reserve and the transhumance village of Oukaimeden

Head up on the chairlift and enjoy splendid views of the Atlas and Toubkal (for skiers all weekdays except Mondays and Thursdays)

Ski or have a snowshoes trek with one of our official mountain guides in the high atlas mountains, a unique experience to enjoy the snow of Africa, just close to the dunes of the desert

Explore the Setti Fadma Waterfalls and the Ourika Valley

Discover the 5000 B.C ancient rock engravings spots around the resort

Free visit of the village and the Berber weekly market “the souk” (market days: Monday and Friday).

Program :
Located 75 km south of Marrakech. Oukaïmeden is the highest ski and transhumance resort in Africa and the best equipped in Morocco (chairlift and 5 ski lifts working for this season). Snow cover achieve 120 days between mid-December and mid-April, then the white sensation switches to green pasture reserve when you can admire and enjoy the beauty of original oukaimeden and the endemic fauna and flora of it’s biodiversity system. In the beginning of August (summer), the transhumance season starts when the Berbers begin the pastoral activity. The altitude varies between 2600 m (the plateau) and 3270 m (the summit) reached by chairlift. You can Enjoy, as well, the 5000 B.C rock engravings spots, splendid views of the High Atlas mountains, Toubkal valley, panoramic views on the desert, and do not hesitate to practice skiing in the beautiful slopes of the resort.
After visiting the Oukaimeden Ski Resort, your driver will take you on an excursion to explore the Setti Fatma lush Ourika Valley. If you coincide with a market day (Monday or Thursday), you will have the opportunity to take a tour and discover the Berber Souk.
you will also have the opportunity to visit a Berber family in his home and enjoy a small snack and a cup of tea with the inhabitant before the end of your excursion. Return to Marrakech scheduled at 17:30 and transfer at your place of residence.

What is included :
Transport by private minibus or comfortable 4×4 air-conditioned.
Experienced and qualified French-speaking driver
Departure and return to your place of residence – Accommodation

What is not included :
Official Mountain Guide
Snow activities
Chairlift – Ski lift tickets
Lunch / drinks
Ski equipment rental
All extras not mentioned in the program

Destinations
Oukaimeden

Availability
Every day during good snowing / spring period

Departure time
08:00 am

Return time
17: 30H

Category
Private Excursion

Clothing
Comfortable warm clothing, waterproof – Gore-tex comfortable shoes,
hat, jacket, and sunscreen, Gloves, buff, sunglasses