Private day trip · Marrakech
Oukaïmden
Departing from Marrakech, with a private driver and vehicle for your whole group.
Photo: MED.BENALLA · CC BY-SA 3.0
Day trip overview
Perched at over 2,600 m, Oukaïmden is the highest ski resort in North Africa and a site of ancient rock engravings.
The drive takes about 1 h 15 each way, with around 4 h of free time on site. Your driver adapts the breaks to your pace.
Highlights
- Altitude and sweeping panoramas
- Prehistoric rock engravings
- Snow in winter, hiking in summer
- Spectacular mountain road
How the day unfolds
Departure from Marrakech
Your driver picks you up at your accommodation at the agreed time, with a vehicle reserved for your group.
The climb via Ourika
The road leaves the Ourika Valley and winds its way up to the plateau.
Oukaïmden plateau
A 360-degree view of the peaks, the resort and the mountain pastures.
Rock engravings
On the sandstone slabs, very old engravings; a local guide can explain them on site.
Return
Back to the agreed address in Marrakech, about 8 hours after departure.
In pictures
Included and not included
Included
- Professional driver and private vehicle for the day
- Fuel, tolls and taxes
- Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech
- Scenic stops on request
- Return to the agreed address
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance tickets to sites
- Activities on site (quad bike, camel ride, boat…)
- Local guide (on request, depending on the site)
- Tips
Practical information
- Starting point
- Your hotel, riad or address in Marrakech
- Departure time
- To be agreed: we recommend an early start
- What to bring
- Water, a hat, comfortable shoes, a light jacket
- Children
- Welcome; a child or baby seat is free on request
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before departure
- Driver's language
- French, with English and Arabic depending on the driver
- There may be snow between December and March: check the road conditions before you set off.
The price by vehicle
These prices cover the complete private day trip for the group, not a price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Is the day trip price per person?
No. The price covers the private vehicle for the group shown, including driver, fuel and the planned mileage.
Are meals, tickets and activities included?
No, they are extra and paid on site. Private transport, however, is included from departure to return.
Can the itinerary be adapted?
Yes, panoramic stops and the pace of the day are arranged with your driver. For a longer tour, ask for a tailor-made itinerary.
Where does the day trip start?
From your hotel, riad or address in the departure city shown, with return to the agreed address.
