Oukaimeden Mountain Day Hike — Oukaïmeden
A bracing day walk on the high plateau of Oukaimeden at 2,650 m, Morocco’s highest ski resort, with sweeping Atlas views, rock-art sites thousands of years old, and an extraordinary panorama stretching to Toubkal and beyond.
Duration: 1 Day · Difficulty: Moderate · Max altitude: 2,650 m · Distance: 10 km · Group size: 1–12 · From: €89 per person
Highlights
- Walk at 2,650 m above sea level on the high plateau
- Prehistoric Amazigh rock-art engravings
- Panoramic views of the Toubkal massif and Atlas peaks
- Alpine flowers and Barbary ground squirrels in season
- Cool mountain air just 70 km from Marrakech
Itinerary
Day 1 — Oukaimeden plateau circuit
Drive to the plateau via the Ourika valley, walk across the high ridge with panoramic Atlas views, visit the prehistoric rock-art sites and enjoy a mountain lunch before returning to Marrakech.
Marrakech → Marrakech · 4–5 hrs walking · 10 km · gain +350 m · Meals: Lunch · Sleep: Return to Marrakech
What’s included
- Local guide
- Mountain lunch
- Private transfers
- Bottled water
Why choose this trek
Oukaimeden delivers true high-altitude scenery — open rocky plateaus, wide horizons and ancient art — with a gentle walking day that anyone in reasonable fitness can complete.
Fitness & preparation
Moderate; high altitude means a steady pace, but no technical terrain.
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