Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains Day Tour: Discover Berber Culture and Scenic Landscapes
4.7
20 Ratings
Ourika
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Atlas Mountains and the rich Berber culture on this full-day tour to Ourika Valley. Explore traditional Berber villages, visit a weekly market, learn about the production of Argan oil, hike to stunning waterfalls, and indulge in a delicious traditional lunch. Book now!
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • Local mountain guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Ideal for small groups and families with children
  • Driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Complete day-long excursion to Ouika Valley, beginning from Marrakech, designed to showcase the towering Atlas Mountains, explore authentic Berber hamlets, and uncover the Berber peoples’ concealed culture and way of life. This expedition from Marrakech grants you an entire day filled with activities, commencing with a tour of a Berber household, exploration of the bustling weekly Berber markets, known as souks, on Mondays and Fridays. Also included is a visit to an Argan oil cooperative, a professionally guided trek to navigate the Seven Waterfalls, and the opportunity to savor a traditional meal beside the river or on a terrace offering sweeping views.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Location
Ourika Valley
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rouillardc2021
May 4, 2024
extraordinary - everything was very well organized! it was extraordinary and kindness to boot, and all this for a very reasonable price THANKS
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Camper829894
Jan 14, 2024
Trip to Atlas Mountain - Our guide Yousef was very interactive and fun. He was knowledgeable and shared a lot of information with us. He was a very patient personal guide who stayed with us for a whole day! He brought us to many interesting places and we had so much fun!
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Lizelle_l
Oct 18, 2023
You won’t regret it! - Mustapha picked us up from our hotel and drove us around to various shops during our ascent towards the Atlas Mountains from Marrakech. The stops along the way were well chosen and made the drive seem quick and interesting. We had lunch before the hole at a wonderful place along the river. It was quite beautiful. Then we met Abdul who escorted along our hike. It’s a little challenging because of the elevation but very doable (we are a family with a 10 & 12 year old). The waterfall was a nice resting point and then we made the way down. I’d highly recommend going with Them as they genuinely cared for our comfort and safety and felt like hanging out with friends. Wear sneakers and carry some water.
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Leslie
Sep 6, 2023
Fun day in Ourika Valley - We had a great day on this trip. We had a private guide and started our day at the very beautiful Anima Art Garden. Don't miss this garden if you're going that direction. Went to a Berber home, visited an old synagogue, hiked up to the waterfalls, had lunch on the river sitting on cushions. Hafid was a wonderful guide and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
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Heather_g
May 14, 2023
Personal trip to Atlas Mountains - We had a perfect guide in Youseff . He was punctual courteous and knowledgeable. We visited areas in the Ourika Valley saw how Argon oil is produced and how the Berber family live . For our journey by foot to see the waterfall I am eternally grateful to our local guide who said himself he was like a goat . The walk involved climbing boulders crossing rivers and negotiating other visitors . It is challenging and thank goodness we had our guide who led us safely there and back . It is slippery in parts as we follow the waters up and down . Wear suitable footwear as we had no use we’d be walking this way . Absolutely. Loved the whole experience and thoroughly recommend Youseff who made it so special for us .
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631fouada
May 3, 2023
Amazing experience - The trip was amazing and the spots and places we visited were stunning and beautiful, also the people were generous, humbled and kind, and thanks to the driver YOUSSEF for his kindness and for being helpful for whatever I needed through my trip, and for his explanations and knowledge over the places we were in
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Anna
Feb 1, 2023
Fantastic day trip - Amazing experience! I’ve been on several tours with Nour and would recommend them all. They’re all planned with great attention to detail. You will always feel very well taken care of and experience Morocco in an authentic way, with guides who truly love their country, culture and are happy to answer all your questions. This tour is such a highlight, especially if you crave some peace and nature after experiencing the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. It’s a relatively short drive and the landscapes and waterfalls are beautiful. Highly recommend!
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C2727veolak
Dec 12, 2022
Nice private trip - Our guide Yousef was great and very helpful, the trip is a nice mix of visits to cultural places, local factories of ceramics and argan oil, and a short hiking tour. It would be nice to know the detailed agenda beforehand though, as we would plan our souvenir shopping differently.
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Barbara_p
Aug 2, 2023
Very nice tour - Many thanks to our mountain guide Abdel The climbing to the waterfalls was amazing The visit to the Aegean cooperative was also very nice
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549kasims
Sep 18, 2023
Poor guide & paid for lunch twice, dishonest. - Booked for 5 people, wanted a fully inclusive tour - this one included a guided walk, berber village, markets and lunch... clearly stated it included lunch. After the walk we were taken to a riverside restaurant, it was a set 3 course menu, 120dms each, no alternative. I told the guy that this was all included and he said he would check with the driver but driver had disappeared. We had lunch, driver came back and said lunch not included, I said I was sure it was but couldn't find proof as I had no reception on mobile. He said OK, pay for it and we will reimburse you later if it is. Found proof later and sent several whatsapps but tour company ignored me. Paid more than £150, how can lunch not be included at that price! If it was excluded, then we would surely have a choice of where we stopped. We would have done some street food snacks rather than a sit down 3 course lunch... we were staying at an all inclusive and simply didn't need a large lunch. Driver/guide was very poor too - very little info or interaction. No stops at markets either. Very disappointed. We did several tours during our week in Marrakech - quads, transfers, cooking course, Medina tour - all excellent, all no issues. Let down by the total dishonesty of this tour operator.
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