Oukaïmeden
أوكايمدن
A high plateau valley at about 2,600 meters, one of the few ski resorts in Africa. In summer it is a cool mountain pasture with Bronze Age rock art.
Oukaimeden is about 75 kilometers from Marrakech, a drive of about 1.5 hours. The ski area opens when snow falls in winter, and the lifts climb to about 3,200 meters. Snowfall varies greatly from year to year. In summer, shepherds graze their flocks on the grassy meadows, and there is Bronze Age rock art on the surrounding rocks. It is also a place for climbing and hiking. The facilities are basic, so in winter check road conditions and dress warmly. It can be combined with a visit to the Ourika Valley.
Opening hours
Open all day; cable car runs during daytime in ski season
Nearby sights
- Imlil & Toubkal National Park
- Ourika Valley & Setti Fatma
- Anima Garden
- Lalla Takerkoust Lake
- Agafay Desert
- Agdal Gardens
- Saadian Tombs
- El Badi Palace