Mount Toubkal ski touring program, in Morocco
Join Jon, an IFMGA certified guide, on this Mount Toubkal ski touring program. A unique experience skiing down the highest mountain in northern Africa!
Atlas
7 Days
Jan - Apr
High
Intermediate
Description
Have you ever imagined skiing across a mountain in Africa? Well, this Mount Toubkal ski touring program is your chance to experience reaching the highest summit in north Africa and then skiing down!
Between January and April the Atlas Mountain range gets enough snow to offer wonderful ski runs. During this period, I will guide you to the amazing Mount Toubkal, whose summit lies at 4167 m.
First, after arriving to Marrakesh, we’ll head to Imlil. From here, we’ll climb to the base mountain hut at 3200 m. And for two days we’ll do acclimatization climbs to different peaks, to get a taste of the African snow. Then, once you’re ready, we’ll attack the great Toubkal summit, from where the views are majestic!
During the journey you’ll get to discover the local culture, which makes this trip a unique experience.
So please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have to make this Mount Toubkal ski touring program happen.
And if you wish to do this program, but you don’t have the availability, there is a shorter option: the Express Toubkal ski touring program. This program takes you to the Toubkal summit and down in four days. We’ll skip the acclimatization hikes, but we’ll enjoy the cultural contrast and the amazing ski slopes!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Group porters
Price details
A minimum of 3 people is required.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Morocco
Arrival to Marrakech. Drive to Imlil, where we’ll spend the night.
Day 2: Ascent to the mountain hut
We’ll check the gear and start climbing to Toubkal mountain hut (3200 m). The porters will carry our gear.
Day 3: First climbs
Early start to Ras Ouanoukrim (4083 m) and Timesguida (4089 m) summits. Ski down to the mountain hut, if the conditions allowed us too.
Day 4: Akioud ascent
Climb up to the summit of Akioud (4030 m). This mountain is accessible on summer, because of rock slides. But on winter it is safe and allows a 6000 m ski down.
Day 5: Mount Toubkal summit
Early start to reach to the summit of Mount Toubkal (4167 m).
Day 6: Marrakech sight seeing
Drive to Marrakech. We’ll check in to the hotel and have the afternoon to get to know the city.
Day 7: Departure
Breakfast at the hotel and drive to the airport. Flight home.
Details
More info
-A minimum of 4 people is required for this expedition.
It is important to have a valid passport for 6 months past our trip date, to avoid problems when we arrive.
There is also a faster version of the program is: The Express Toubkal ski touring program. This program takes you to Toubkal summit and down in four days.
Group equipment includes:
- transceiver, probe and shovel.
- Ice axe and crampons.
- Harness, 2 safety carabiners and 2 meters tape.
Personal equipment recommended:
- Complete ski equipment. – 40L backpack, with ski stripes. – Thermal underwear. – warm jacket. – GoreTex jacket and pants. – Hood, gloves (2 pairs) and googles. – Snacks (on the mountain huts we'll only have breakfast and dinner). – Warm sack if desired (on the mountain huts there will be blankets). – Sunscreen and lip balm. – Basic toilet kit. – Personal first aid kit. – Thermos. – Cash (many mountain hut don't take credit cards). – Mountain federate card.
Meeting point
About the guide
Jon
Mountain Guide
UIAGM/IFMGA Mountain Guide from Spain
I’m a mountain guide and alpine ski instructor and trainer.
Since many years ago I enjoy transmitting the enthusiasm that I feel for the mountains, in any of the possible mountain disciplines: alpinism, ski, climbing…
I’ve always had a special interest for sports and teaching sports at all levels, from beginners to complex guiding in all kind of mountain terrain.
Languages
English
Certificates
AEGM
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