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Oukaimeden
Visit Oukaimeden for a day of skiing or a short 1‑night stay; longer trips need other High Atlas bases.
Oukaimeden is Morocco's only ski resort, perched at 2,600 m in the High Atlas. The lifts run Dec‑Mar, with the best snow in Jan‑Feb. A day pass costs ~MAD 90 and four modest hotels are available for overnight stays.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Jan–Feb (best snow)
- avoid Jun–Aug (no snow)
- Airport
- RAK
- Nights
- 0–1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Oukaimeden19 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Oukaimeden, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD).Morocco-wide
- SIM or eSIMMaroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.Morocco-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.Morocco-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Morocco-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Morocco-wide
- SafetyOukaimeden is safe for tourists; main risks are weather‑related slips and road conditions in winter.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road.Morocco-wide
- Emergency numbers19 police · 177 Gendarmerie · 15 ambulance/fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday midday prayers slow business; many shops shut on Eid holidays; museums often close one day a week (usually Tuesday — check).Morocco-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRAK Marrakech Menara Airport (About 1.5–2 h drive to Oukaimeden).
- Getting aroundThe resort is walkable; ski lifts (chair, T‑bar) move visitors up the slopes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféMAD 10–15
- Budget bedHotel Club Louka double room, a night, per roomMAD 300
- Mid-range bedHotel Club Louka double room, a night, per roomMAD 450
- High-end bedHotel Club Louka double room, a night, per roomMAD 600
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MAD 150 · Mid MAD 250 · High MAD 400
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RAK Marrakech Menara Airport (About 1.5–2 h drive to Oukaimeden)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Jan–Feb. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Oukaimeden: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
4 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
3 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
0 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
0 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
4 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The resort is walkable; ski lifts (chair, T‑bar) move visitors up the slopes. Taxis or private transfers from Marrakech take 1.5–2 h; 4×4 tours are available for off‑road sites.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Marrakech
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Private car or taxi, 1.5–2 h via A7 highway
Base for flights and supplies.
Setti Fatma (Ourika Valley)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Drive 30 km (19 mi) north on paved road, then turn off at last exitDrive 19 mi (30 km) north on paved road, then turn off at last exit
Scenic valley, start point for hikes.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Club Louka
101 rooms, basic facilities, often vacant; open summer but limited services.
Chez Juju
Chalet‑style rooms with bathrooms; popular with ski guests.
Club Alpin Français (CAF refuge)
Dormitory and private rooms for trekkers and skiers.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MAD 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- MAD 250–400 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Club Louka double room1 × 3 nights × MAD 450 | MAD 1,350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × MAD 250 | MAD 1,500 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 475 per person per day, bed included | MAD 2,850 |
basic rooms, often vacant
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Ski lift (one‑day pass) | MAD 90 |
| Coffee at a café | MAD 10–15 |
| Tagine meal | MAD 70–120 |
| Taxi (Marrakech → Oukaimeden, one way) | MAD 200–300 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road to Oukaimeden is covered but can be icy in winter; drive cautiously.
- Lift operation limited to Dec‑Mar; check dates before travel.
- Weather changes rapidly; bring warm, waterproof gear.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Ambulance/Fire
- 15
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Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance/Fire15
Embassy
Moroccan consulates in Marrakech and Casablanca handle tourist assistance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Marrakech → Oukaimeden (taxi): about MAD 250, 1.5–2 h (check)
- One‑day ski pass: MAD 90 (check)
Say or show
- سلام — Hello / Excuse me (salaam)
- بشحال؟ — How much? (bshhal?)
- فين الرافعة؟ — Where is the lift? (fin l-raf3a?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Oukaimeden. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jan–Feb (best snow) · avoid Jun–Aug (no snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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