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The Ourika Valley day trip is our shortest day trip from Marrakech. It is a top-rated attraction due to its many waterfalls and beautiful nature. The Ourika Valley spreads between the first foothills of the Atlas Mountains. It is close to Marrakech. But it is one of the best-preserved valleys in Morocco.
The village is about 64km from Marrakech. It’s at the end of the road. But an offroad (to Timichi) and then a mule track continue up the valley to Tacheddirt and Oukaimeden. Oukaimeden has the best skiing in Morocco and prehistoric rock carvings. The path also goes through the mountain to Imlil and Toubkal. This makes it a useful start/finish for trekkers. This day trip to the pretty village of Ourika will let you see the beauty of the North African countryside. You won’t have to give up the comforts of your hotel or Riad.
The valley is challenging to explore, so you’ll need good shoes and comfy clothes. There’s a little bit of rock climbing to reach all seven waterfalls in Setti Fadma. Qualified guides and mule handlers lead and watch all treks. The local people provide them. You will also cross many Berber bridges to get from one side of the valley to the other. These bridges are a great spot to catch some wonderful panoramic pictures!! Despite its proximity to Marrakech, Ourika Valley is still inhabited by Berber villagers. They live a traditional lifestyle that can be considered “unspoiled.”.
Your trip to Ourika Valley from Marrakech starts at 9 am. We pick you up at 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 row 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 the traditional house of a Berber family who lives in the valley. The family often opens their home to visitors. The visitors come to enjoy their surroundings. The family will offer us tea and serve us their local breakfast. It consists of bread, honey, butter, and olive oil. Our day trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley will let you ride camels for half an hour.
Later, we will continue our tour to reach Setti Fatma. It's a favorite weekend spot for many Moroccans. People appreciate it. It has beautiful streams and 7 waterfalls. It also has cliffs and green valleys. You will explore a region that still practices a medieval agricultural tradition. Walk around the valley to take photos of the views. You can see green terraces and the nearby 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 a variety of Moroccan dishes. Vegetarians are welcome. Then we return to Marrakech around 5:00 pm.
Absolutely excellent experience couldn't of asked for more!