Ourika Valley Day Trip: Immersive Guided Experience in Atlas Mountains and Berber Villages
Ourika
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Atlas Mountains and Berber villages on our Ourika Valley day trip. Avoid tourist traps and experience authentic village life with a private tour, local trails, and knowledgeable guides.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ourika Valley - We begin the day’s journey at 9 a.m. when we will transport you from your accommodation in Marrakech to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Following the road running along the Ourika Valley, we come to a series of picturesque mountain villages that seem to defy gravity as they hang from the steep mountainside. The scenery is rugged, lush and exotic, revealing the stunning landscape awash in a variety of vibrant colors.

We will first visit the home of a native Berber family who open their house in customary fashion to visitors. Here we will share tea and breakfast, which typically consists of homemade bread, honey, butter, and olive oil. The day trip will offer you the chance to do some camel trekking for a half an hour deep in the heart of the valley.

Later in the day we will visit the famous shrine of Setti Fatma, a favourite destination of tourists and pilgrims alike. The path to Setti Fatma highlights beautiful mountain streams, rugged cliffs, green valleys and seven waterfalls. Here you will see how the native population has tamed and tended the mountainsides for generations to grow the things that make up the staples of the Berber diet. It’s a great photo opportunity here, surrounded by traditional homes, terraced fields, waterfalls, and the magnificent Atlas Range which surrounds it all.

After our hike we will enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch in a charming local restaurant with great views across the valleys and up to the mountain summits. We will then transport you in comfort back to your hotel in Marrakech around 5 p.m.

What's Included
  • Experienced Driver
  • Private Excursion
  • Air-Conditioned Minibus/4x4 Transport
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Local Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Personal Spending.
  • Tipping.
  • Lunch.
Additional Information

DAY TRIP TO OURIKA VALLEY AND ATLAS MOUNTAINS: Enjoy a personal journey to Ourika Valley on our day trip, complete with your own transport, driver, and guide. We strive to provide a genuine feel of Ourika Valley life by steering clear of popular tourist detractions, and instead focusing on the day-to-day life in the Berber villages, wandering the local trails on foot, well away from the hustle and bustle of big tour buses.

Location
Ourika Valley
Cancellation Policy

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

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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
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