Ourika Valley Day Trip From Marrakech
Description
Much of Marrakesh’s surrounding countryside is already well-trafficked with tourists, but stunning Ourika Valley is still pristine and untouched. Discover scenic locations on a relaxing day trip, without spending half your time in the car. Visit a traditional Berber house and learn about the lives of Morocco’s indigenous inhabitants and take a walk to the waterfalls of Setti Fatma. A relaxing day trip to stunning, pristine Ourika Valley, from Marrakesh Round-trip hotel transfers are included, so you can settle back and enjoy the ride Visit hilltop Berber villages, off the radar of most tourists—and step inside a Berber house Take a walk to the beautiful Setti Fatma waterfalls
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Itinerary
Experience the beauty of the Ourika Valley up-close on this full-day scenic tour from Marrakesh, and escape the hustle and bustle of the city for the day. The Ourika Valley is the closest day trip from Marrakesh, but it’s not just its convenience that makes it special. Drive towards the Atlas Mountains, taking in the beautiful landscape of green meadows and authentic 16th and 17th-century Berber villages. If you take your tour on a Monday, you can even stop at a roadside souk.
See fruit orchards, vegetable terraces, and villages clinging to the side of hills. Marvel at the labor undertaken by the Berbers who hoisted materials to construct small houses up mountainsides, and work the terraces in a hostile environment. Continue along the valley of palm trees, following the Ourika River. Fruit trees, tiny hamlets, riverside restaurants, and the summer homes of the wealthy will keep you occupied. Go to Setti Fatma to feel the refreshing waters. Feel the spray on your face as you cool down from the African heat, along with the locals of Marrakech who have made it their favorite weekend retreat.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up the customers from their hotel in Marrakech but if the accommodation is not accessible by car the customer must provide us with a meeting point, also we provide a pick up from some meeting points ( like ports or famous places in Marrakech ). A pick up from the airport to an excursion to Ourika is also provided.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
We requested an English speaking guide/driver. The English speaking person in the van that picked us up left in the Medina when we picked up another passenger. The driver didn't speak a word of English at all. The other passenger spoke OK English but I think she knew the driver cos they chatted all the way to Fatma Sitti and all the way back. To be fair she did talk to us some of the time. As usual with these tours we stopped at a tourist Argan shop and I did buy some things - expensive!! We had asked the guy who got out at the Medina to stop at a pottery shop, but that never happened. The walk up to the waterfall is wonderful but not for the faint hearted - I wouldn't have made it up/down without the help of our guide Saeed. He was very good but wanted us to eat lunch in a supposed authentic morroccan restaurant. We weren't hungry, so refused. And much later ate somewhere else and the driver found us and wasn't happy! There was some confusion over the time to depart from Fatma Sitti - the driver didn't give us a time, but we didn't ask either.
Very nice experince going to Qurika together with my collegues , Mr Amine also very accomodating from the day we booked.. hoping for more travel and adventure here in morocco ...
A very fun and adventurous trip with friends. Amine took care of us very well, frim the day we booked until the end of it. He managed to give us the best trip with the good service, from the driver, to the car and even to the guide. It was all worth every penny we spent. It was the best trip we had. The hiking was really good. Thank you Amine for organizing such a wonderful trip. Til our next adventure. ☺️
Our amazing trip for this month of july with my friends with the help of amine the driver and our ourika guide, Trek through scenic trails with a naturalist guide who educates about local flora. We all enjoy our experience and hiking to see the water falls.. highly recomended for this..
