- Marrakech Desert Trips - Your Ourika valley day trip from Marrakech starts at 09:30 am from your accommodation in Marrakech. During our day trip from Marrakesh to Atlas Mountain we will come across the green fields of Ourika valley, consisting of a succession of neighboring mountain villages inhabited by Berber. Our first detour is a traditional Berber family house. Our hospitable guests will offer us tea and a famous local breakfast of bread, olive oil, honey, & butter, they will also introduce us to the ancient simple aspects of Berber lives.
We will tour their houses, meet their families and learn about their daily habits as we accompany our tour guide. The Ourika valley day trip also includes the chance to ride a camel for half an hour deep into the valley. Afterwards, we trek onwards to a sensational Moroccan weekend destination, Setti Fatma.
Setti Fatma is the origin of the 7 waterfalls that make up Ourika River and its bedside still harbors medieval agricultural traditions till this day. Our local guide is taking us to the first of these 7 waterfalls (proper hiking shoes & heavy comfortable clothing are highly recommended). Along the 45 min hike we will climb rough terrain, cross bridges over running riverss and once we reach the base of the waterfall, weâll get the chance to enjoy the pond and all the greenery surrounding it. When done with the hike, we will rest at a beautiful riverside restaurant overlooking the mountain to enjoy famous local cuisine. Our excursion from Marrakesh to Ourika valley & Atlas Mountain concludes around 05:00 PM.
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport
- Guided hike to the cascades
- Opportunity to explore freely
- English-speaking driver
- Convenient hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Local riverside lunch in Ourika Valley
- Drinks
- Gratuities
The Ourika valley Day trip from Marrakech is our tourist’s most favorable destination. Ourika Valley is favored for its proximity to the towering scenic Atlas Mountains and its inhabitants that have successfully preserved their customs for thousands of years. Situated one and a half hours from Marrakech on the beds of the Ourika River you will get to enjoy the beautiful green hills and experience the weekly markets held every Monday in Ourika village.
Highlights
Scheduled for any avid traveler exploring Morocco, Ourika Valley draws visitors for its lush valleys, impressive Atlas Mountains, and the indigenous Berber communities clinging tenaciously to their ancestral way of life. Nestled just 90 minutes away from the bustling city of Marrakech, the Ourika River’s environment allows for a refreshing escape where the verdant slopes reveal quaint markets every Monday within the village of Ourika.
Highlights
- Enchanting panorama of Ourika Valley framed by the Atlas Mountains.
- Immersive visit to local Berber dwellings perched on the mountainside.
- Discovery of the traditional Berber bazaar occurring biweekly on Mondays and Thursdays.
- A facilitated ascent to the primary cascade among the renown seven waterfalls of Setti Fatma.
- A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 07 people per booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
