Backcountry Skiing in Morocco: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Located in the northwest of Africa, Morocco has a lengthy coastline covering both the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. It has a rugged and remote interior punctuated by mountains. And large sections of the southeast lies in the Sahara Desert. The capital of Morocco is Rabat, which lies at the mouth of the Bou Regreg, and is one of the four imperial cities of the country. Its medina (old town) is listed as a World Heritage Site. The largest city in the country is the port of Casablanca, with a population of approximately 3.4 million urban inhabitants.

Quality backcountry skiing

A playground of pristine snowy slopes, the Atlas Mountains of Morocco present skiers with vast swathes of guaranteed snow powder that is both crisp and dry. And there are curious methods for ascending the mountains to the outsider, such as using mules to carry equipment across the slopes and to refuges. If you already have skiing experience and are searching for a fresh challenge, look no further.

Sublime Atlas peaks

Stretching from the east in Tunisia to the west in Morocco, the mountain range of the Atlas Mountains measures 2,500 kilometers, which reaches a peak of 4,167 meters on Toubkal, located in Morocco. Toubkal is also the highest peak in the whole of North Africa. The mountains’ broad slopes are carpeted with pine trees and cedars and topped with a heavy sprinkling of snow.

Discover a blend of culture

The long-held traditions and customs of Morocco were cultivated through history via a blend of influences. The majority Islamic country has also been largely impacted by the native Berbers, Andalusians, as well as from colonial times, such as France, Portugal and Spain. Striking examples include Marrakesh, Fes and Rabat.

Morocco has a moderate and subtropical climate, with cool breezes from the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Yet as you travel farther inland the temperatures are more extreme, with colder winters and hotter summers.

Arab and Berber, with French largely spoken.

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Visit during the winter months between December and February for prime skiing conditions.