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Oukaïmeden
Best known as Morocco's ski resort, Oukaïmeden (elevation 2650m, 75km from Mar-
rakesh) is also a High Atlas trekking destination, with outer-space landscapes, ancient pet-
roglyphs and alpine wildflowers in spring; Club Alpin Français (CAF) can point you to-
wards trailheads.
In snow season, skiers will find seven ski runs from nursery to black, six tows and the
highest ski lift in Africa (3243m). Gear, passes and lessons are available in town at prices
that will delight skiers used to European and American rates. Peak season has historically
been late January to March, but in recent years snow has been scarce by March. When
snow is low on the slopes, skiers can cross-country ski .
Sleeping & Eating
CAF Refuge
( 0524 31 90 36; https://tinyurl.com/lzvgx2k ; dm CAF or HI members/nonmembers Dh80/130; )
Offers heated dormitories, a bar-restaurant (breakfast/meal Dh25/110), a well-equipped
kitchen, a library and wi-fi, but you'll need your own sleeping bag. Bathrooms are on the
1st floor, but the nicest bunk beds are in pine-ceilinged rooms upstairs. Kids under 16 are
eligible for discounts (dorm bed members/nonmembers Dh42/65). They can arrange
group pick-ups from Marrakesh (Dh400 by grand taxi or Dh700 to Dh900 for nine to 12
by minibus or 4WD).
HOSTEL
Hôtel Chez Juju
( 0524 31 90 05; www.hotelchezjuju.com ; d incl half board Dh1100-1580; ) Reliable restaurant
with a bar (whiskey and wine Dh60 to Dh120), plus simple alpine-style rooms with en-
suite bathrooms. Nicer renovated doubles have mountain views, pine panelling, cotton
quilts and flowered drapes; grimmer rooms out the back have frayed carpet and bathrooms
curtained off in the corner.
HOTEL €€€
Le Courchevel
( 0524 31 90 95; www.lecourchevelouka.com ; meals Dh80-200) With a long sun terrace and a
cosy fireside bar, this is a good place for lunch and aprés-ski.
FRENCH €€
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