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Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains Day Tour: Explore Unspoiled Moroccan Landscapes & Culture
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Ourika
Embark on a day tour to the picturesque Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains. Discover unspoiled landscapes, Berber villages, and the traditional Argan oil cooperative. Immerse yourself in the local culture and enjoy a refreshing mint tea in a Berber house.
Embark on a day tour to the picturesque Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains. Discover unspoiled landscapes, Berber villages, and the traditional Argan oil cooperative. Immerse yourself in the local culture and enjoy a refreshing mint tea in a Berber house.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ourika - The journey begins at approximately 9 am, with an explanation of the itinerary. A stop is made to explore an authentic weekly market where the Berber community shops.
- Ourika Valley - Another stop is made to visit the women’s Argan cooperative, where the process of making Argan oil is revealed. This is an ideal place to purchase the…
- Ourika - The journey begins at approximately 9 am, with an explanation of the itinerary. A stop is made to explore an authentic weekly market where the Berber community shops.
- Ourika Valley - Another stop is made to visit the women’s Argan cooperative, where the process of making Argan oil is revealed. This is an ideal place to purchase the renowned oil and its products, as they are authentically crafted in front of you by local women working at the cooperative.
- Ourika Valley - Upon reaching the village of Sitti Fadma, a local guide will lead a delightful hike in the High Atlas Mountains, offering breathtaking views of the Atlas Mountains, followed by lunch at a wonderful local restaurant.
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Setti-Fatma - Optional Lunch by the River (Lunch available: Starter + Main Course + Dessert (option 2))
During the trip, there is free time to enjoy a delicious traditional Moroccan lunch at a riverside restaurant. This meal is optional and not included in the tour price, but the guide will recommend excellent local spots to try tagines, fresh salads, and homemade bread—all served with a view.
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by a new comfortable van
- Walking tour with a Professional Local guide
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled mineral water
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by a new comfortable van
- Walking tour with a Professional Local guide
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled mineral water
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- personal purchases
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- personal purchases
Additional Information
The Ourika Valley tour is the nearest day trip option from Marrakech. Although it is close to Marrakech, this stunning, verdant valley is among the best-preserved in Morocco. The tour guide will greet the group to commence the exploratory journey. With some luck, visitors may experience a weekly Berber market (held on Mondays) to observe local shopping…
The Ourika Valley tour is the nearest day trip option from Marrakech. Although it is close to Marrakech, this stunning, verdant valley is among the best-preserved in Morocco. The tour guide will greet the group to commence the exploratory journey. With some luck, visitors may experience a weekly Berber market (held on Mondays) to observe local shopping practices.
ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS:
• Spectacular scenery with awe-inspiring views of valleys and plains.
• Exploration of Berber villages and insights into local life.
• Visit to a traditional Argan oil cooperative.
• A lush, green oasis nestled in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
• Rapid rivers carving through the mountain valleys.
• Enjoying refreshing mint tea after lunch in a local Berber home.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of two people is required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is only one person booked onto the tour. In this case will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Meeting Point:
- Hotels and riads located in central Marrakec
- If you are staying inside the Medina, your pickup will be at the closest point accessible to vehicles (this may involve a short walk
Location
Ourika
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sandyjtrvl
Mar 29, 2022
Amazing day trip for nature and culture enthusiasts - The trip is just as good as my predecessors here in the reviews stated.
We had Karim as our guide who was always very helpful, had great stories to share and made us laugh with his anecdotes. He helped us navigate a traditional Berber marked and have lunch at a local restaurant high in the mountains, showed us the beautiful nature and explained the way life has been in Marocco for the last decades and how it is changing.
The trip is definitely not a sales attempt, even though I regretted not bringing my shopping funds as we walked through a Co-op in the mountains that allowes local artists to sell their air directly.
If you like to hike you can tell your local guide in the Atlas Mountains and he might take you all the way up to the spring of the small river that flows into The Valley below. Up There you get an amazing view at the snow capped mountains of the high atlas and enjoy the solitude- but bring good shoes, a tiny climb is necessary.
My friend and I would definitely recommend this trip and do it again.
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Raph2212
Nov 16, 2021
Magic! - An unforgettable encounter with Abdul. It is an incredible kindness and allowed us to discover Morocco in an authentic way. We were in the Agafay desert with him and loved it so much that we decided to continue our excursions with him.
Abdul took us to the ourika valley, we were able to have lunch by the river, and then we continued our journey into absolutely splendid valleys.
This whole day was awesome. Abdul is an extremely nice person and we were able to learn a lot about the marocco thanks to him.
When we return to Morocco we will make other excursions with him.
Go ahead and you won't be disappointed!
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A265vjjeanf
Sep 28, 2021
Amazing!!! - Fantastic!!!
To do absolutely worth a visit one of the best excursions of my life
Abdul and a superb guide very attentive and very kind I strongly advise you
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Adventure641113
Jul 23, 2021
Trip to Ourika Valley was beautiful - Abdul is a 5 star tour guide. - The trip to Ourika Valley was beautiful. It was a 5 Star experience thanks to the friendly and very knowledgeable tour guide Abdul. His new van makes for a comfortable outing.
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505zinebh
Jul 18, 2021
Amazing Experience - Amazing experience! A must see while visiting Morocco. The host was extremely intelligent and helpful. Not only were the views spectacular but you also get to learn about the rich history within these mountains. The tour guide is also from a small village close to here within the mountains so it was amazing hearing about his life and general life in Morocco. He did an amazing job at communicating with everyone switching between English and French (speaking both flawlessly) 10/10 recommend.
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231amers
Jul 17, 2021
A great day out - Excellent, highly professional and extremely informative. A very enjoyable experience with a tour guide who both explained the local culture and history in great detail and ensured our comfort during the trip
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G1727ixtims
Jul 17, 2021
Wow! - This was an amazing experience! Thanks a lot to Abdul. He is so kind and made my morocco trip unforgettable!
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Y489uyanac
Oct 25, 2019
Best day out in Morocco - We join the other reviewers in saying that the tour was great and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Abdul was our guide too and he was impeccable in his job, friendly and knowledgeable. We will recommend these tours to friends and family.
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Topaz101
Jun 2, 2019
We made a friend in Morocco - Our first booking with Abdul was to have dinner in his home. He picked my boyfriend and I up at our hotel one night. He drove us to his home where his wife had homemade dinner waiting for us. En route we got know each other better through conversation. His car was nice and clean as well. There was no sketchy or uncomfortable vibe. We immediately felt that we trusted Abdul. He introduced us to his wife and daughter. We talked about Moroccan culture, history, America, traditions, our visit, and so forth. I liked that he would stop to translate to his wife, Laila, in Arabic - keeping her involved in the conversation. He was very hospitable and attentive. He mentioned that he also does a tour to the Atlas Mountains. We had no idea what it entailed but we liked Abdul so we were up for anything. He arrived on time once again and even gave us a few extra minutes to grab breakfast at our hotel. We picked up another person who booked the Atlas tour as well. We all talked in the car and Abdul would stop to tell us history of villages we'd pass through. We stopped at a street market where locals purchased vegetables, live stock, and clothing for Ramadan. We then visited an Argan oil site where we learned how their products are made. I loved that since we were in Abdul's hometown, so many people in the streets would wave to him or call him over. We then continued driving to a location where a local guide/friend of his escorted us up the Atlas mountains. The guide was kind enough to hold my hand half the time because I needed it lol. AND THEN a nice surprise, we had lunch in the even higher up in mountains prepared by his relative. Such a gorgeous view and refreshing to see a 600 year old home. The food was delicious and a unique experience overall. We always felt like we were in great hands and would recommend Abdul to anyone. Thank you so much for this experience, Abdul.
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Zoeba5703ql
Feb 19, 2020
Atlas mountains - We had a great trip with Karim who was very knowledgeable about Morocco and the area. It would have been nice to be guided on a good lunch spot as there were so many idyllic places but overall a great trip and would recommend the private tour with Karim and Abdul.
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