Ourika Garden Guided Day Trip from Marrakech: Explore Moroccan Herbs and Authentic Cuisine
Ourika
Embark on a guided day trip from Marrakech to Ourika Garden and explore the fascinating world of Moroccan herbs. Discover their uses, taste them in traditional dishes, and immerse yourself in the beauty of this organic garden.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ourika Valley - Visit an aromatic garden in Morocco’s Ourika Valley on this private 7-hour tour from Marrakech. Journey into this scenic valley beneath the Atlas Mountains and enjoy a guided stroll around the Jardin Bio-aromatique garden.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
Additional Information

Experience one of Marrakesh’s most unique garden attractions and immerse yourself in the region’s abundant herbs and their applications! Get an up-close look at renowned essential oils and embrace the relief of escaping daily demands by inhaling the fresh Atlas air sprinkled with hints of lavender, rosemary, and rose fragrances. You’ll even have the opportunity to sample these infused flavors in conventional Moroccan cuisine. A park tour will unveil the extensive perks of these plants, or you may participate in a hands-on workshop or tasting event.

Travel past localized villages, palm clusters, and fruit gardens until you reach the Jardin Bio-aromatique of l’Ourika. This stunning garden is devoted to growing organic flora and herbs. This tranquil haven hosts roughly 50 aromatic plants with medicinal properties and aesthetic allure, the majority native to Morocco and credited for their health and beauty benefits. Embark on a guide-led stroll along the park trails to discern the varied types of fauna, ranging from lavender and roses to lemongrass and rosemary.

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Duration: Seven hours.
  • Languages: English and French.
  • This excursion is not suitable for wheelchairs & people with walking difficulties.
  • Foot bath and foot massage Duration : 30 min Foot bath with warm water, sea salts scented with sea weed and bitter orange oil, and relaxing foot massage with argane oil and lemon verbena essential oil.
  • Explanations of the Moroccan traditions art of dyeing body with henna.
  • Preparation of henna in front of the visitors.
  • Making tatoos on hands, feet or arms of each visitor.
  • Argan Workshop: It is a demonstration on the traditional method of pressing argan oil using a millstone.
Location
Ourika Valley
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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