{"id":2969,"date":"2024-09-18T19:28:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T19:28:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alfanouscar.com\/blog\/?p=2969"},"modified":"2024-09-18T19:28:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T19:28:04","slug":"absolutely-morocco-does-experience-snowfall-in-certain-regions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alfanouscar.com\/blog\/absolutely-morocco-does-experience-snowfall-in-certain-regions\/","title":{"rendered":"Absolutely, Morocco does experience snowfall in certain regions."},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u201cThere is real snow in Morocco?\u201d I asked my friends when I moved to Marrakech. I saw the snowy peaks of the High Atlas mountains. Yet, I never thought there was snow, snowmen, or even a ski resort. I could never have imagined that I could enjoy winter sports and snow in a one-hour drive from Marrakech. <\/strong><\/p>\n

I am from Lithuania, where we have snow every winter, so it is nothing special for me. However, many Moroccans have never seen snow, even though it\u2019s right here in their country. Once, I went to Ouka\u00efmeden with my Thai friends, and they also saw snow for the first time. It was so funny to watch them fighting with snow and taking millions of selfies.<\/p>\n

Snow in Morocco: locations<\/h4>\n

In Morocco, there are two ski resorts located in the Atlas Mountains. One is near Marrakech \u2013 Ouka\u00efmeden, and the other is near Fez \u2013 Ifrane. Both of them experience regular snowfall each January and February. I will talk more about Ifrane in my other article, and this time, I will focus on Ouka\u00efmeden. <\/p>\n

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Ouka\u00efmeden is located about 75 km from Marrakech; the village is 2,800 metres. Oukaimeden is the highest ski resort in Africa, and its chairlift rises to 3,258m\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0the peak of Jebel Attar. The resort offers 7 lifts suitable for intermediate level and a rental shop for gears.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

However, don\u2019t expect a European-style skiing experience. I would say it\u2019s more an adventure to brag that you were skiing in Africa later. Also, don\u2019t book skiing experiences too much in advance. Even in the snow season, January and February, forecasting the snow is difficult. <\/p>\n

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You can reach Ouka\u00efmeden from Marrakech by driving towards Setti Fatma\u00a0in the Ourika Valley. <\/p>\n

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In winter, I wouldn\u2019t recommend going to Ouka\u00efmeden at the weekend. If there is plenty of snow on the weekend, Ouka\u00efmeden will be packed with locals from Marrakech. We often got stuck in a traffic jam and didn\u2019t even reach Ouka\u00efmeden. Ouka\u00efmeden is a small village, and after arriving there, you will encounter an overwhelming amount of locals selling all kinds of things. <\/p>\n

\u00a0Because I don\u2019t ski, Ouka\u00efmeden, for me, is a peaceful escape from the hustle of Marrakech. I love doing long refreshing walks in the snowy High Atlas mountains and eating delicious tagines after the walk. There are many small restaurants in the village, and eating there, you will also support local businesses. If you fancy more than a Morrocan tagine, order a traditional French\u00a0fondue at Chez Juju, a French restaurant in the Ouka\u00efmeden village.<\/p>\n

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Check my video about the trip:<\/p>\n

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