In what other country can you afford to ski and admire the desert at the same time? Of course, only in Morocco . On the beach holiday in the country is written a lot, so some tourists do not even know about the presence here in the ski resorts. And there are two of them in the country - Uchaymeden and Ifran .
Nukaimeden Ski Resort
Along the Atlantic coast of Morocco are the Atlas Mountains , endless expanses of which create excellent conditions for extreme sports. The snow cap is formed from a huge amount of water evaporating over the oceanic coast. Due to the subtropical climate, the snow does not melt for a long time, and from the altitude of 1 km above sea level, the temperature ceases to rise at all.
The Oukaimeden ski resort is located 70 km from Marrakesh and 238 km from Casablanca at an altitude of about 2600 m above sea level. The territory of the station is 300 hectares, so it can easily accommodate up to 4000 tourists. There are three hotel complexes in the territory of Ukaymeden: Club Louka, Le Courchevel and Cheh Ju Ju.
The resort is located in the Tubkal National Park . The territory is under round-the-clock supervision. Especially for tourists there are cafes, restaurants of Moroccan cuisine and bars. The resort also has a swimming pool, solarium and wellness center. The resort of Ukaymeden in Morocco accepts tourists from November to April, about 120 days a year. Here you can skate as beginners skiers, and professionals. Specifically, seven lifts have been opened for this purpose. The length of the ski runs is 600-1000 meters, and their slope is up to 40 degrees.
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Ilfran Ski Resort
The Ifran ski station is located near Marrakech in the mountains, whose height exceeds 4000 m. This place is created for those who want to simultaneously sunbathe on the beach and ski or snowboard. In its beauty, the terrain is in no way inferior to the alpine landscapes, so many call Afran "Moroccan Switzerland".
The very ski base is located 20 km from the city of the same name at an altitude of 1665 m above sea level. Resort Ifran in Morocco pleases with its luxurious slopes and views of small chalets with well-groomed lawns. Here there are two lifts, and the ski runs are of small length and slight slope.
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How to get to the ski resorts?
Tourists who want to visit the ski resorts of Morocco, most worried about how much time and money will take the road. It's best to get to Ujaymeden by taking a Grand Taxi, that is, by transport , which will take you there and back. Usually, taxis follow the route Marrakech-Ourika-Uchaymeden. The trip by such a grand-taxi with the whole family will cost about 800 dirhams ($ 82.5).
As for Iphran in Morocco, it can be reached by a shuttle bus provided by CTM.