A closer look at the route
When winter snows cover the High Atlas from December to April, the mountains transform into a rare and largely undiscovered paradise for ski tourers. With certified mountain and ski guide Youssef Azdour, these tours combine long skins-on ascents, overnight stays in mountain refuges and gîtes, and descents on untracked powder through Berber valleys that summer trekkers never reach.
Routes are adapted to the conditions and the group's level — from day tours around Imlil to multi-day traverses reaching 4,000m+. Good fitness and at least intermediate skiing ability are required; equipment can be rented locally in Imlil for anyone travelling light.
Imlil → Toubkal Refuge Area
Ski approach from Imlil (1,740m) through the Mizane valley, skins on skis as altitude builds. Overnight in refuge or mountain gîte.
High cols and descents
Multi-day traverses reaching 3,500–4,000m+, skiing untracked powder in remote valleys. Overnight in mountain shelters or with local families.
Remote valley traverses
Depending on snow and conditions, extended routes into the Azzaden or Ourika valleys with spectacular downhill sections and cultural stops in Berber villages.
Included
✓ Certified ski touring guide Youssef Azdour
✓ Accommodation in refuges and gîtes
✓ Full board (all meals)
✓ Emergency equipment
Not included
− Ski touring equipment (can be rented)
− Travel & mountain rescue insurance (mandatory)
− Personal ski clothing
− International flights
− Tips