Itinerary
We will make every endeavour to carry out this itinerary. However depending on the snow and weather conditions, the itinerary may have to change.

Day 1
Arrive in Marrakesh. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel Riad Omar just a few minutes walk from the Jemaa el Fna Square. This is an authentic Moroccan Riad on the edge of the old town. Time to explore – the Souk, Medina, museums, palaces and gardens - and soak up the unique atmosphere of this enchanting and historic city.

Day 2
Depart the hotel at 6 am for the 2-hour journey by private Landcruiser 4x4s along mountain roads to the trailhead at Oukaimeden, which is also the highest ski resort in North Africa.
Once on our skis the route takes us over Tizi'n Eddi (2928m) followed by a descent into the Tachddirt valley and the villages of Tameguist and Tachddirt (2250m). Stay overnight in the village.
Duration: 4-6 hours

Day 3
Ascent of Tizi'n Likemt (3615m) followed by a stunning descent.
At the foot of the mountains the mules will be waiting for us for the interesting trek over the Col de Tamatert (2279m) to M'Zik (1750m). Views en-route of the mountain oasis at Imlil. Stay overnight in the village.
Duration: 5-8 hours

Day 4
A long uphill day, walking and skinning to the Toubkal hut (3100m)
Overnight at the hut
Duration: 4-7 hours

Day 5
Toubkal ascent (4167m). This is the highest mountain in North Africa and with clear weather the panoramic views from the summit are just astonishing.
Depending on snow conditions you may not be able to ascend to the summit on skis but will need to climb in boots to reach the top.
Return to the hut via the same route.
Duration: 5-7 hours

Day 6
The beautiful ski traverse and ascent of Tizi'n Tadat (3600m) with stunning panoramic views. This is followed by an excellent descent to Tazarharht hut (3300m).
Night in the hut
Duration: 5-8 hours

Day 7
Early start for the ascent of Tazarharht (3980m). Return to the hut and the ski down to M'zik and Imlil.
Duration: 6-8 hours
Drive back to Marrakesh via Asni, site of one of the largest souks. Celebrate a great trip with dinner on the terrace enjoying superb views across the city. Overnight at the Hotel Riad Omar**

Day 8
Breakfast in the hotel. Return to the airport for the flight home.

Price
The price includes all guide fees and expenses, all accommodation & meals (except lunches and evening meals in Marrakesh); all transport in Morocco, local porters & mules.
The price excludes travel to/from Morocco, personal insurance, equipment hire, drinks, tips and any other personal expenses.

Grade
This is advanced ski tour in rugged mountain country with steep ascents and descents up to 40-45º. Previous multi-day ski touring is essential. Emergency rescue facilities in the mountains are very limited and you need to be able to deal with demanding conditions and basic facilities.

Accommodation
2 nights in an authentic Moroccan Riad in central Marrakesh
3 nights in CAF (Club Alpin Francais) refuges on Toubkal and Tazaghart. The refuges are basic mountain huts with dormitory style accommodation and very limited facilities. Food is plentiful and excellent.
2 nights in villages either staying with local Berber families or in CAF refuges.

Your guides
This trip is being led by French IFGMA Mountain Guide and rewowned skier, Remy Lecluse. Remy has worked almost exclusively with UK clients for the past 15 years and speaks excellent English. He has toured several times in Morocco and loves the country, its people and culture. He will ensure you have a fantastic trip. We’ll be using porters and mules to carry our gear on to/off the mountains so that you only need to walk with a light pack.

Equipment
Ski Touring equipment is essential together with skins, ski & boot crampons and an ice-axe. There is no glaciated terrain so harnesses and other climbing equipment is not required.
As always you must ski at all times with avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
All equipment must be brought with you from the UK.

Getting there
Easyjet fly from London Gatwick to Marrakesh (2½ hour flight).
We recommend travelling as a group on the 0735 flight (on 14 Feb) which arrives at 1100 and therefore gives you the afternoon to enjoy the city.
The return flight on 21 Feb is at 1145 arriving back at 1525.
Return flight prices start at about £250 per person.

Insurance
9-day single trip policy including guided ski mountaineering costs £42 per person. Contact Mountain Tracks for more details.