Bouldering in the High Atlas at Oukaimeden
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At Climb Morocco, we’re always searching for new rock and new areas to explore and help develop to promote climbing in Morocco. We’ve recently had our eyes opened to the enormous potential for bouldering in the high atlas in the area of Oukaimeden. There are a number of sectors spread out throughout the area and literally thousands of boulders of all shapes and sizes to be explored and climbed. The rock is largely good quality sandstone with all sorts of really interesting and challenging features that make for some great bouldering.
There is a history of some bouldering activity primarily with the CAF who have a nice refuge in the nearby town. We’ve taken a number of trips to the area and have already discovered some great lines with countless more to be explored and huge boulders as far as the eye can see. The area could have potential to be a world-class bouldering destination in a beautiful high altitude setting surrounded by pine forests and breathtaking views. It makes for a great escape in the heat of the summer but can also be great in the winter while climbing in the sun.
There are a number of really large features including this free-standing tower that’s just waiting to be climbed. Stay tuned for more updates on bouldering in Oukaimeden as we continue to explore and be a part of developing the area. Also, contact us if you’re interested in a purely bouldering trip and want to check out this area within close proximity to Marrakech.
