SKI TOURING IN TOUBKAL & SAHARA DESERT - 9 Days

Overview

The High Atlas Mountains offer unique ski touring, amidst a landscape evoking deserts and beaches. Toubkal, North Africa's highest peak at 4167m, is surrounded by mountains, 80km south of Marrakech, ensuring consistent winter snowfall. Our skiing tour in Morocco includes stays in shelters or Berber houses, with each step revealing new valleys and stunning landscapes. A local team comprising guide, cook, porters, and mules accompanies us, carrying equipment as needed.

Availability & Confirmed Dates

Note: This ski tour runs from December to March and you can depart on any date of your choice. Itinerary: 3-day ski tour in Oukaimeden and the Atlas Mountains.

Itinerary

Arrival at Marrakech airport reception and transfer to the hotel overnight with breakfast

After breakfast transfer to Imlil village the starting point of your ski tour, a steady climb takes you to the refuge of Toubkal Hut installation, dinner and overnight

Your first day of skiing, actually begin the ascent of Mount Toubkal, the latter which is the highest in North Africa, a beautiful view across the mountains, then you will settle in valleys great, then back to the Hut

Today, we will walk on skis towards Akioud peak 4045m from where we will have a very good skiing descent to the refuge. Overnight. 5h.

After breakfast, we will target mount Ouankrim for our last descents in Toubkal surrounding peaks. This will be a great descent too! It's worth it when you reach the peak. You will have nice views over the snowcapped peaks! back to the refuge where you will have lunch before skiing down to Aremd village where you will spend the night at a nice lodge.

First we cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass of the High Atlas Mountains. You will pass through many Berbers villages, and once in the desert, riverside oasis and barren hillsides are clustered with Kasbahs. After lunch we drive further to Valley of the Roses, with beautiful views of the Dades valley, valley of a thousand Kasbahs. Overnight in Dades.

After breakfast we drive to Todra Gorge and after a short stop there we drive on to "Auberge" at the dunes of Erg Chebbi We will arrive there around 4 and after a short break you will ride camels into the dunes, where you will spend the night in Berbers tents. After seeing a beautiful sunset you will enjoy a fantastic dinner.

After viewing the most beautiful sunrise and having breakfast at the camp site you will ride the camels back to the Auberge from there it will be a long day driving back to hotel in Marrakech, again via Tichka pass.

Transfer to the airport assistance with departure formalities.

Pricing :

Participants number Price per person
Based on 2 to 3 persons 790 €
Based on 4 to 6 persons 670 €
Based on 7 to 10 persons 590 €

Included & Excluded

Inclusion
  • Transport airport to airport
  • Two night in Marrakech with half board ( first & last)
  • Accommodation during ski touring
  • All meals and hot drinks during ski alpine
  • Skier Guide
  • Mules and porters for your luggage’s
  • Accommodation in Dades Valley with half board
  • Accommodation in tent nomadic in Marzouga with half board
  • Camels ride
Exclusion
  • Mineral water
  • Soft Drinks
  • Snacks
  • Lunches in desert tour
  • Materials, Skis, Crampons and ice axes, Sleeping bag, Arva, Rope
  • Showers
  • Travel insurance

Equipements Needed

Should be dress according to altitude and the environment you will be located in. The most hikers are in high altitude climate in remote area. Therefore, there are often large temperature swings. Temperatures are usually colder at the high altitudes.

Trekking Clothes:

Trekking boots or light weight walking shoes. Have comfortable footwear is essential for a good trek. Make sure all footwear is broken in well prior to your trek. Do not break in boots on your trek,

A track suit and a pair of track shoes to wear in lodges

Two pairs of woolen socks for trekking shoes and track shoes,

Warm down jacket and rain proof jacket with hood for protection from rain

Warm hat for the cold and sun hat or cap for sunny days

A pair of woolen gloves and a pair sandals

Cotton T-shirts and pairs of long shorts/skirts

Woolen shirts and thick sweaters as well as wind and water proof trousers

Pair of light or heavy weight trouser and one light weight long sleeve shirt

Pairs of thermal undergarments

Equipments:

Big bag to carry trekking gear

Trekking daypack for personal items such as water, snacks, extra layers and camera

Water purification tablet and bottles

Sleeping bag

Travel Pillow

Walking poles

Head lamp

Sun cream

Handkerchief or wiping papers

Money belt

First-aid kit

Sunglasses

Gloves Liner

Gloves (waterproof in winter)

Down or synthetic, windproof outer

Snow Goggles (winter)

Hiking socks

Trekking boots

Refuge shoes - sandals

Rain and windproof jackets

Crampons and ice axes and Gaiters (for winter)

ELECTRICAL

Head torch & spare batteries

Power pack - plugs are available in the refuge for charging

Camera

THINGS IMPORTANT

Sun cream and lip salve

Toilet roll

Ear plugs

Passport, travel insurance details, money, credit cards, plane ticket

Book, cards, games etc

Antibacterial hand gel

Wash kit - there are showers in the hut

Towel

KIT PERSONAL MEDICAL

Paracetamol

Ibuprofen

Antiseptic Wipes

Latex gloves

Plasters

Zinc Tape

Rehydration Sachets

Throat Lozenges

Knee/ankle support egg. Tub grip

Crepe Bandage

Imodium for diarrhea

Sudocrem

Pricing

CAF MEMBER NO CAF MEMBER
Nights 10 € 17 €
Breakfast 3 € 3 €
Lunch 5 € 5 €
Dinner 7 € 7 €
Confirmation Policy:

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

Cancellation Policy:
  • 10 days: 100%
  • 10 to 15 days: 75% + Non Refundable Component
  • 15 to 30 days: 30% + Non Refundable Component
  • 10Hotel / Air: 100% in case of non-refundable ticket / Hotel Room
  • 10Cruise / Visa: On Actuals

All Prices are in Indian Rupees and subject to change without prior notice.
In the case FIT flight inclusive package, the full amount of the flight will be payable at the time of booking.

Refund Policy:

The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.

All applicable refunds will be done in the traveler's Thrillophilia wallet as Thrillcash.