Day Trip To Ourika Valley

Description

Ourika Valley is situated at the base of the High Atlas Mountains, 45 minutes southeast of Marrakech. This valley provides a tranquil haven for locals looking to escape the summertime heat in Marrakech.

This reasonably priced day trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley is ideal for those who want to explore and is tailored for those who enjoy the outdoors. This trip accommodates a variety of tastes, from a leisurely stroll to one of the smaller waterfalls to relaxing with a snack at a neighborhood café under the stream’s sheltering walnut trees.

At 9:00 AM, set out on a full-day journey through the lush Haouz Plains to Ourika Valley. Visit the women’s cooperative to learn about the creation of tops makeup and the extraction of Argan oil, also known as liquid gold.

Travel to Tnin Ourika, a well-known Berber souk where locals from Ourika Valley get together once a week to trade and buy stuff. Travel through the Ourika Valley to arrive at Setti Fatma, a Berber village.

When you arrive, either hire knowledgeable local hikers to take you to a number of breathtaking waterfalls, or simply relax at riverbank cafés and take in the tranquil sound of the stream against the backdrop of the High Atlas Mountains. Numerous cafés provide light fare at your own pace, catering to a range of budgets.

Return to Marrakech in the late afternoon, ending your trip to the Ourika Valley with a drop-off at your accommodation or Jamaa Elfna Square.