The Ourika valley Day trip from Marrakech is our tourist’s most favorable destination. Ourika Valley is favored for its proximity to the towering scenic Atlas Mountains and its inhabitants that have successfully preserved their customs for thousands of years. Situated one and a half hours from Marrakech on the beds of the Ourika River you will get to enjoy the beautiful green hills and experience the weekly markets held every Monday in Ourika village.
Highlights
• Scenic view of the Ourika valley in the Atlas Mountains.
• Visiting the native berber villages & houses at the hill side.
• Exploring the weekly Berber market held every Monday & Thursday.
• A guided hike to the first of the seven waterfalls of Setti Fatma.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transport in comfortable air conditioned vehicles "Minibus"
✔ A hike to the cascades accompanied by a local tour guide
✔ Free time to explore the area
✔ Driver speaking English during the tour
✔ Pick up & drop off directly from your hotel/riad in Marrakech
✔ Lunch in a local restaurant on the riverside at Ourika Valley
✖ Drinks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel Massimo Kech
2. Hotel Hicham
3. Ibis Hotel Essaouira
4. La Maison des Oliviers
5. Riad Aladdin
6. Riad Paula
7. In Club Palmeraie Resorts
8. La Villa Nomade
9. Dar Loula
10. Riad Joya
11. Riad Hamza
12. Riad Kaiss by Anika
13. Hotel CTM
14. Villa El Gada
15. Hotel Central Palace
16. Riad Hasna Espi
17. Hotel Mimosa
18. Riad Tizwa
19. TUI BLUE Riu Tikida Garden
20. La Maison Arabe
Additional Info: From your Hotel in Marrakech
Itinerary
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Marrakech Desert Trips
Your Ourika valley day trip from Marrakech starts at 09:30 am from your accommodation in Marrakech. During our day trip from Marrakesh to Atlas Mountain we will come across the green fields of Ourika valley, consisting of a succession of neighboring mountain villages inhabited by Berber. Our first detour is a traditional Berber family house. Our hospitable guests will offer us tea and a famous local breakfast of bread, olive oil, honey, & butter, they will also introduce us to the ancient simple aspects of Berber lives.
We will tour their houses, meet their families and learn about their daily habits as we accompany our tour guide. The Ourika valley day trip also includes the chance to ride a camel for half an hour deep into the valley. Afterwards, we trek onwards to a sensational Moroccan weekend destination, Setti Fatma.
Setti Fatma is the origin of the 7 waterfalls that make up Ourika River and its bedside still harbors medieval agricultural traditions till this day. Our local guide is taking us to the first of these 7 waterfalls (proper hiking shoes & heavy comfortable clothing are highly recommended). Along the 45 min hike we will climb rough terrain, cross bridges over running riverss and once we reach the base of the waterfall, we’ll get the chance to enjoy the pond and all the greenery surrounding it. When done with the hike, we will rest at a beautiful riverside restaurant overlooking the mountain to enjoy famous local cuisine. Our excursion from Marrakesh to Ourika valley & Atlas Mountain concludes around 05:00 PM.
Duration: 1 day
Additional info
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
• A maximum of 07 people per booking
