Best Marrakech Day Trip to Ourika Valley - 1 Day

Marrakech Day Trip to Ourika Valley

Marrakech Day Trip to Ourika Valley

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Duration: 1 Day Trip
Departure: Daily at about 8 am
Availability: Daily
Package Option: Private / Shared
Pick Up: Marrakech
Drop Off: Marrakech
Marrakech Day Trip to Ourika Valley

Highlights

  • Visit a local Berber family and taste a delicious breakfast.
  • Admire the stunning views of traditional Berber villages and the high Atlas. mountains, beautiful landscape.
  • Enjoy a scenic drive with a tour guide.
  • Hike to Setti Fatma waterfalls and view fruit trees.
  • Treat yourself to a typical Berber tagine.
  • Visit a local argan oil women's cooperative.
  • Immerse yourself with a popular tour from Marrakech.

What to Expect

The Ourika Valley day trip from Marrakech is our closest day trip destination from Marrakech. After that, This valley is a popular attraction because of its many waterfalls and wonderful nature. The Ourika Valley spreads between the first foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Despite, being so close to Marrakech, this beautiful lush green valley is one of the best-preserved valleys in Morocco.

Your Ourika Valley day trip is about 64km from Marrakech, the village lies at the end of the road.

This day trip is a wonderful opportunity to explore the stunning scenery of Morocco's countryside. Ourika village seems like a perfect destination for a day trip, with its picturesque charm and natural beauty.

The valley takes a bit of effort and good shoes and comfy clothes. However, there is a little bit of climbing rocks here and there to reach all the seven waterfalls of Setti Fadma.

Traversing the valley requires some exertion, comfortable footwear, and clothing that fits well. Reaching all seven of Setti Fadma's waterfalls requires some rock climbing here and there.

To travel from one side of the valley to the other, you will also have to pass a lot of Berber bridges. This fantastic place become one of the popular destinations to take some amazing panoramic photos! Ourika Valley is still home to the Berber community who lead what is essentially an "unspoiled" traditional existence.

Your day tour to the Ourika Valley departs from your riad at 9:00 a.m.

Your excursion to Ourika Valley departs from your riad at 9:00 a.m. After a short drive from Marrakech into the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. We will take the road along the valley of Ourika, then you enter through a succession of clinging mountain villages. Stop to see wonderful landscapes full of vibrant colors as we move through the hillsides.

Our first stop will be in a traditional house of a Berber family who lives in the valley. The family often opens their home to visitors, who wish to enjoy their surroundings. They offer us tea and serve us their local breakfast which consists of bread, honey, butter, and olive oil. Our day trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley will give you the chance to ride camels for half an hour deeper in the valley.

Later on, we will continue our tour to reach Setti Fatma, a favorite weekend destination for many Moroccans. Highly appreciated for its beautiful streams and 7 waterfalls, beautiful cliffs, and green valleys.

Stroll around the valley to capture the green terraces that encircle the Atlas mountains in photographs. Then continue with a local guide to climb to the first waterfall with a local guide.

After the hike, we go back for lunch in a nice restaurant with a beautiful view over the mountains. Then we return to Marrakech around 5:00 pm.


Price Includes

  • Pick up and drop off at your Riad.
  • An air-conditioned 4x4 Landcruiser or a spacious minivan in case of a group.
  • English-speaking driver.
  • Car fuel & Insurance.
  • No forced shopping stops during the tour.

Price Excludes

  • Lunch and drinks.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Travel Insurance.

Begaa Tours offers private tours from Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, and Tangier, and the best desert activities. We can customize tours to suit you. Contact us to help you plan your ideal Morocco holiday. If the itineraries we offer do not match what you're looking for, let me know and we will change the trip to your needs and requirements.

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