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1 Day Trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley

1 Day Trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley

1 Day Trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley

Overview:

On this 1 day trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley, you will experience the beauty and culture of the region. Your adventure begins with a visit to a traditional Berber house, where you can enjoy mint tea with the locals. Next, take a guided hike to the stunning waterfalls in Setti Fatma and explore the village as you hike through the picturesque Ourika Valley, carved into the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. For lunch, savor a meal at one of the traditional restaurants by the river. The trip also includes a visit to a women cooperative producing argan oil, providing insight into this vital local industry. Book your trip today!

Itinerary:

After breakfast at your accommodation, at 9:00 AM, you’ll set off to discover the delights of the Ourika Valley in Morocco Atlas Mountains on a 1 day trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley. The Ourika Valley, carved out by rain washing down from the High Atlas Mountains, is now a fertile area where fruit and nut trees grow. Following the course of the Ourika River, you’ll admire the magnificent landscape of the High Atlas, which is completely different from that of Marrakech. You will see white-capped peaks towering over the valley and traditional villages nestled on the hillsides.

Along the way, you’ll visit a traditional Berber house to enjoy mint tea with the locals and learn about their old and simple lifestyle. If your visit falls on a Monday or Thursday, you may also have the opportunity to explore the weekly Berber market. Your guide will take you to discover the breathtaking waterfalls in Setti Fatma and enjoy a hike through the picturesque Ourika Valley, carved into the Atlas’ foothills.

For lunch, you’ll pass by a charming old footbridge to dine at one of the traditional restaurants by the river. On our way back to Marrakech, we will make a final stop at a women cooperative producing argan oil. This 1 day trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley will conclude as we return to Marrakech, ending our services.

Included

  • Private tour & Transportation with A/C and seat-belt.
  • You can stop whenever you want.
  • Pick you up & drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech.
  • Experienced driver/guide English speaking.
  • Fuel and all associated expenses.

Not Included

  • Noon meal. (Possibility of picnic or restaurants).
  • Drinks at meal.
  • Tips and personal miscellaneous expenses.
  • Entry fees to Monuments / Museums / Kasbahs
  • Travel insurance
  • Anything not mentioned in the program

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