Ski Morocco
Duration 8 Days » Grade Intermediate
Saturday to Saturday, 6 days skiing [more]
 Ski Morocco Photo: © Jim Blyth
Objective
Ski touring in the land of the Berber - the High Atlas of Morocco. A wonderful mix of discovery, fantastic skiing and cultural experience culminating in the ascent of 4,165m Mt. Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa. Wonderful fresh food, mint tea and ski touring with a mule - not to be missed! This will be guide, Jim Blyth's 4th skiing trip to the High Atlas.
What to expect
Skiing in the Atlas is an adventure and everyone needs to be prepared for the unexpected and the occasional discomfort. Skiing is usually on spring snow with powder on a firm base after fresh snowfall. Fresh snow transforms quickly at these latitudes so it is uncommon to ski crust. We will be staying with a local guide and outfitter, Mohamed, in Imlil and then in basic but comfortable huts. This is a hut to hut tour but with a difference as mules will carry our heavy kit, such as the sleeping bags.
Grade: Intermediate
Start point: Marrakech
Outline Programme
| Day 1: | (Sat 28 Feb). Fly to Marrakech (flight not included). Overnight in riad.
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| Day 2: | (Sun 1 Mar). Transfer to Mohamed's at Imlil (approx 2 hours in mini bus). Walk/skin to Tacheddirt hut 2290m. This will take around 4 hrs at a leisurely pace. Mules will carry all our heavy equipment including skis, boots, sleeping bags etc up to and possibly a little beyond the snow line or to the village, whichever comes first!
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| Day 3: | (Mon 2 Mar). Bou Iguénouane 3,877m. One of the most memorable ski descents in Morocco with slopes up to 35°. Night in Tacheddirt hut.
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| Day 4: | (Tue 3 Mar).Tizi-n-Likemdt 3,615m. Another fantastic ski summit and descent. Ski and walk out to Imlil. Night at Mohamed's.
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| Day 5: | (Wed 4 Mar). Walk/ski to the Neltner (Toubkal) hut at 3200m. This will take around 6 hours. Mules will carry all our heavy equipment including skis, boots, sleeping bags etc up to and possibly a little beyond the snow line. We will have to put skis on and carry our packs for the final part of the approach.
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| Day 6: | (Thu 5 Mar). Jebel Toubkal 4,167m - North Africa's highest summit and the highlight of the tour. Night at Neltner.
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| Day 7: | (Fri 6 Mar). Skin up and ski 4,030m Akioud for a superb finale to the week. Ski and walk out to Mohamed's at Imlil. Celebratory final meal.
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| Day 8: | (Sat 7 Mar). Transfer to airport, depart Marrakech. |
Pre-Course Skiing Ability
For successful participation on this course you should be an experienced off-piste skier/ski mountaineer able to ski in control in all snow types.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- All costs for Guides
- All road transport for the duration of the tour
- Accommodation in riads on a bed and breakfast basis
- Accommodation in huts on a half board basis
- 'Make yourself' lunches
Exclusions
- International flights to Marrakech
- Visa Fees
- UK and Foreign Airport taxes
- Restaurant lunches
- Evening meals
- Mechanical uplift costs (lift passes)
- Optional sightseeing tours
- Travel Insurance (available from Jagged Globe)
- Bar bills and laundry
- Tips
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Dates
| Joining in | Marrakech
£1,095 |
| Insurance | Course Only
£48 | Annual Cover [more]
£110 |
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