When we think of Marrakech, we think primarily of palm trees, golf courses, swimming pools as well as the good old city, its riads, souks, and Medina. But under one hour out of the community, the landscape changes completely.
The highway winds its way through the Ourika Valley, after turns and also detours of the river. Quickly the altitude rises.
Just seventy km from Jemaa El Fna Square, among probably the highest peaks in the Atlas Mountains along with its popular ski resort of the very same name, Oukaïmeden. Nearly all winter in length, the ice is plentiful and additionally the general public is rushing in abundance. As much as possible, it’s thus far better to stay away from Moroccan school holidays.
The Ski Morocco resort comes with lifts as well as the ski area is between 2,500 and 3,200 metres above sea level. But in case we go to Oukaïmeden it’s not to ski.
We go first because the drive is beautiful. The street leading to the resort provides an outstanding assortment of colours and landscapes. Over the course of the kilometres, you’ll undoubtedly have the sensation of experiencing a distinctive time, by penetrating into the depths of the nation.
From village to village, you will find various stores. There’s anything near by, the exact same items as inside the medina but at reduced prices. We’ll thus use this particular excursion to stop in a carpet retailer, for instance, and purchase the most incredible on the Beni Ouarain, for about one third much less than what we will have paid out with the souks of Marrakech.
Lastly, the station is well worth the journey. The snow-covered peaks, under a brilliant sunshine along with a navy blue sky provide guests an exceptional feeling of well-being. Foot in the ice, we are going to have lunch on the terrace and in a T shirt at Chez Juju, a genuine community institution.
On the slopes, much more folklore than skiing.
Old and young alike have a wonderful time with the ways on board: makeshift equipment or even tinkered sleds. We’ll laugh at this irreversible show and this particular childish spirit which create the secret of these Moroccan moments.
Excursion to not be skipped. A change of scenery is assured, relaxation & tanning guaranteed.