Oukaïmeden Ski Resort: Dams and Forced Toll

The dissemination of videos showing agents demanding this amount from drivers has raised many questions about the legitimacy of this practice and its potential impact on national and foreign tourism. To cut short the criticism, the Oukaïmeden municipality has published a detailed clarification. It presents this rate as an essential organizational measure during periods of high attendance due to snowfall.

According to local officials, this contribution covers a range of services including parking management, guidance for motorists, traffic flow improvement, and vehicle surveillance. The stated objective is to avoid chaos and ensure the safety of visitors.

From a legal standpoint, the municipality specifies that the collection of this amount is based on a tax deliberation approved by the competent authorities. The site management has been entrusted to a private company through a public tender.

The operator, who has paid the contract amount in a single installment, is responsible for the operation of the parking areas. The generated revenues are intended to feed the municipal budget to finance the maintenance of infrastructures and public services, while allowing the creation of seasonal jobs for the inhabitants of the region.