Atlas Mountains ski experienceDays skiing from Riad Jnane Imlil, amazing ski adventure in the heart of the Atlas Mountains Imlil valley, stay at the charming Guesthouse Riad Jnane Imlil at an ensuite room and balcony next to the Berber villages and Atlas summits, each morning we climb one summit and ski down and enjoying the fresh meals prepared by our cook.
TREK HIGHLIGHTS
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ITINERARY:
DAY 01: Marrakech.
Arrival to Marrakech, welcome by our staff & then transfer to the Riad at the heart of the Atlas Mountains in Imlil valley.
Overnight at www.riadjnaneimlil.com.
DAY 02 : Marrakech (450m) – Oukaimden (2600m)- Summit ( 3268m)– Tachdirte (2400m) :
After breakfast, transfer towards Oukaimeden, the 1st & highest ski resort in Africa, drive up the Ourika valley & cross many berber villages, arrival to Oukaimeden, set your equipments and then climb Oukaimeden summit (3200m) ski down to Tizi n’Addi (2960m) possibility to continue skiing until above Tachdirte village depending on snow level, if not there are porter to carry your staff until Tachdirte village where you will meet you driver and transfer to the Riad in Imlil.
Overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil
Duration: 2hrs driving, 2hrs walking up & 30 min skiing down, 2hrs to walk till Tachdirte.
Altitude level: Positive: 668m – Negative: 1732m
DAY 03 : Bouignaouane summit (3800m) Ascent:
After breakfast at the Riad 30min drive to imnane valley Fosaro then get ready, climb 5hrs to reach the 2nd summit Bouignouane 3800m, superb sight on Tachdirte valley & the surrounding peaks like Angour 3600m, Likkemt 3600m, Aksoual 3920m etc…have your pack lunch & then ski down to Tachdirte which take 1.30hrs, find a hot lunch at the Mountain Pass tizi N’tamatert 2300m, prepared by ou team then drive/walk down to the Riad, Shower & relaxe the rest of the day.
Overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil
Duration: (6.00hrs uphill walking – Downhill 1.30hrs skiing)
Altitude level: Positive: 1400m – Negative: 1400m
DAY 04: Tizi Likemt (3560m) Ascent – Imlil (1760m):
Early the morning towards the pass Tizi n’Likkemt 3600m, panoramic views over Imnane valleys & Adrar N’derne as well as Assif n’Ourai, ski down via a spacy couloir, depending on snow level, you can cross straight to Tizi n’Tamaterte or just stop on the road & walk towards Imlil through Tizi n-Tamaterte pass (2279m), nice view above Imlil valley. Overnight at the Riad in Imlil.
Overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil
Duration: (5.00hrs uphill walking – Downhill 1.30hrs skiing)
Altitude level: Positive: 1200m – Negative: 1321m
DAY 05: Imlil – Marrakch Airport.
After breakfast at the Riad we drive back to Marrakech city, free time in the morning to stroll the red city Historic sites, gardens and souks, afternoon transfer to the Airport.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
SERVICES INCLUDED
DAY 01: Marrakech.
Arrival to Marrakech, welcome by our staff & then transfer to the Riad at the heart of the Atlas Mountains in Imlil valley.
Overnight at www.riadjnaneimlil.com.
DAY 02 : Marrakech (450m) – Oukaimden (2600m)- Summit ( 3268m)– Tachdirte (2400m) :
After breakfast, transfer towards Oukaimeden, the 1st & highest ski resort in Africa, drive up the Ourika valley & cross many berber villages, arrival to Oukaimeden, set your equipments and then climb Oukaimeden summit (3200m) ski down to Tizi n’Addi (2960m) possibility to continue skiing until above Tachdirte village depending on snow level, if not there are porter to carry your staff until Tachdirte village where you will meet you driver and transfer to the Riad in Imlil.
Overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil
Duration: 2hrs driving, 2hrs walking up & 30 min skiing down, 2hrs to walk till Tachdirte.
Altitude level: Positive: 668m – Negative: 1732m
DAY 03 : Bouignaouane summit (3800m) Ascent:
After breakfast at the Riad 30min drive to imnane valley Fosaro then get ready, climb 5hrs to reach the 2nd summit Bouignouane 3800m, superb sight on Tachdirte valley & the surrounding peaks like Angour 3600m, Likkemt 3600m, Aksoual 3920m etc…have your pack lunch & then ski down to Tachdirte which take 1.30hrs, find a hot lunch at the Mountain Pass tizi N’tamatert 2300m, prepared by ou team then drive/walk down to the Riad, Shower & relaxe the rest of the day.
Overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil
Duration: (6.00hrs uphill walking – Downhill 1.30hrs skiing)
Altitude level: Positive: 1400m – Negative: 1400m
DAY 04: Tizi Likemt (3560m) Ascent – Imlil (1760m):
Early the morning towards the pass Tizi n’Likkemt 3600m, panoramic views over Imnane valleys & Adrar N’derne as well as Assif n’Ourai, ski down via a spacy couloir, depending on snow level, you can cross straight to Tizi n’Tamaterte or just stop on the road & walk towards Imlil through Tizi n-Tamaterte pass (2279m), nice view above Imlil valley. Overnight at the Riad in Imlil.
Overnight at Riad Jnane Imlil
Duration: (5.00hrs uphill walking – Downhill 1.30hrs skiing)
Altitude level: Positive: 1200m – Negative: 1321m
DAY 05: Imlil – Marrakch Airport.
After breakfast at the Riad we drive back to Marrakech city, free time in the morning to stroll the red city Historic sites, gardens and souks, afternoon transfer to the Airport.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
- DURATION: ..........................5 days / 4 nights.
- PERIOD:................................. From Dec to April (depending on the snow level)
- GRADE:.................................. Strenuous, good fitness level required.
- PICK UP DETAILS:.................Pick up from the airport depending on the flights schedules.
- DROP OFF DETAILS:.............Airport Marrakech (4th day)
- ACCOMMODATION:.............Ensuite room with balcony at Riad Jnane Imlil.
- FOOD & DRINKS:................Fresh Salade& Hot meals Moroccan tagines will be provided.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- English speaking Ski guide
- All Meals during the trek.
- Bottled water.
- Transfer from & to Marrakech with private car & safe driver.
- Muleteers & mules.
- Porters.
- 2 nights Accommodation on (hut dormitories) (Riad ensuite rooms).
- Safety requipment (transceiver, showel, probe)
- Skis and the equipm
- Soft drinks.
- Travel Insurance
- Tipping
- All Ski Gears.
- Good walking boots and socks
- Sleeping bag (3-4 season); plus thermal liner in winter
- Lightweight fleece and waterproof outers (summer)
- Layers, windproof jacket, hat, gloves (autumn-late spring)
- Thermal underwear (autumn through late spring)
- Goggles (winter) and sunglasses (summer)
- Walking stick (useful)
- Personal items e.g. towel, sunscreen, wipes, toilet tissues
- Small First Aid Kit including insect repellent, plasters, meds
- Small rubbish bag to carry out what you carry in
- Lighter e.g. burn toilet paper
- Day sack/backpack
- Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
- Torch/Flashlight and spare batteries e.g. head torch
- Penknife (useful)
- Trail snacks
- Zip-Up bags for camera etc.
- 26th Dec 2019,
- 19th Jan 2019
- 2nd Feb, 2019
- 16th Feb, 2019
- 23rd Feb 2019
- 2nd March, 2019
- 9th March, 2019
- 16th March, 2019
- 6th April, 2019
- 13th April 2019
