Ourika valley day trip is the closest day trip destination from Marrakech, due to its many waterfalls and wondeful nature, it is a very popular attraction , the Ourika valley spreads between the first foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Despite it being so close to Marrakech, this beautiful lush green valley is definitely one of the best preserved valleys in Morocco. At about 64km from Marrakech.
ITINERARY & TRIP DETAILS:
1 Day :Excursion from Marrakech to Ourika valley.
Your Ourika valley day trip starts at 09am from your accommodation in Marrakech. 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 colours 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 open their home to visitors who wish to enjoy their surroundings, the family will offer us tea and serve us their local breakfast which consists of bread, honey, butter and olive oil. Ourika day trip from Marrakech 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, green valleys. You will explore a region which still practice a medieval agricultural tradition. Walk around the valley to take photos of the views of green terraces, surrounding the Atlas mountains, hike with a local guide to the first waterfall. After the hike we go back for lunch in a nice restaurant with a beautiful view over the mountains, lunch will be composed of variety of Moroccan dishes (Vegetarians are welcome). Then we return to Marrakech around 05pm.
TRIP FACTS:
- Trip grade: Moderate
- Group size: Min 2 and Max 15
- Duration: 1 Day
- Starts/Finish: marrakech city
- Availability: all year round
PRICES:
- Group 2-3: 60 € Per person
- Group 4-6: 50 € Per person
- Group 7-10: 45 € Per person
- Group 11-15: 40 € Per person
- One person: On request
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Private transport to and from marrakech
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- lunch at the berber family house + coffee and tea
- Guided walk
- visit the waterfalls
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
- Travel insurance
- Soft Drinks & water
- Tip
ABOUT THE PRICE / PAYMENT:
The price quoted is per person and we quote in Euros (€), but you can pay in Sterling (£)/ US Dollars ($)/ Moroccan Dirham.