Winter in Morocco — Oukaïmeden Ski and Warm Cities
· 26.07.2026
Morocco has 2 winter faces: mild sunny coast (Marrakesh 20°C, sun) + snowy Atlas (Oukaïmeden 2600m, minus).
**Ski**
**Oukaïmeden** — highest ski resort in North Africa (3273m top). Season Jan-March. 1 chairlift + 6 T-bars, 20 km slopes, all levels. Day pass 15 EUR. 1h30 drive from Marrakesh.
**Rentals**: 15 EUR skis+boots+poles. No snowmaking — good only after snowfall (check webcam before drive).
**Michlifen (Ifrane)** — smaller resort, closer to Fes.
**Warm winter**
**Marrakesh Dec-Feb**: 18-20°C day, 8°C night. Perfect for medina exploration without crowds.
**Essaouira**: windy, wear jacket. Empty beaches.
**Sahara**: hot day 20°C, cold night 0°C or below. Bring thermals, wool socks. Blue starry skies clearest.
**Chefchaouen**: cold, 5-10°C day. But quiet, atmospheric.
**Prices**: low season, hotels 40% off summer rates. Book directly.