Ourika Valley (Vallée de l’Ourika) Tours and Activities
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A lush expanse of terraced fields, forested hillsides, and cascading waterfalls in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains, the Ourika Valley ((Vallée de l’Ourika) is a natural oasis just an hour from the city of Marrakech.
The Basics
A popular day trip destination from Marrakech, the Ourika Valley is often visited as part of a full-day tour of the Atlas Mountains. Combine it with a thrilling drive along the Kik Plateau and a stop at Lake Takerkoust, or take an Atlas Mountains Four Valleys tour and visit the Ourika, Oukaïmeden, Sidi Fares, and Asni valleys.
Alternatively, savor your visit on a hiking or mountain biking tour, explore the Berber village of Setti Fatma, trek to the Setti Fatma Falls, or visit in winter to enjoy the ski resort of Oukaïmeden.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Pack sunscreen, a hat, good walking shoes, and plenty of water, especially if you plan on walking to the falls.
- The Ourika Valley is a great place to buy argan oil, and tours often include a visit to an argan oil collective.
- There are many shops, restaurants, and food vendors located in and around the Ourika Valley.
- Many of the lookout points and natural wonders of the Ourika Valley are reached by hiking, making access for wheelchair users limited.
How to Get There
The Ourika Valley is located about 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of Marrakech, in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. Buses run from Marrakech to the main town of Setti Fatma in high season. You can also hire a taxi for the day or join a guided tour.
When to Get There
Time your visit for a Monday, when the local market (souk) of Tnin Ourika sprawls through the village and a mix of locals and tourists haggle for goods, sip sweet Moroccan mint tea, and catch up on gossip. The prettiest time to visit is in spring (February to April), when the valley is speckled with colorful wildflowers and the surrounding cherry and almond orchards are in full bloom.
Highlights of the Ourika Valley
For many visitors, the Ourika Valley’s principal attraction is its traditional Berber settlements. The village of Setti Fatma maintains a traditional way of life, tending to its communal saffron farm and organic herb farm, producing handicrafts to sell, and serving traditional tajines and breads in local restaurants. At the heart of the valley are the dramatic Setti Fatma falls, which flow into the Ourika River and offer a thrilling scramble for adventurous travelers.
Address: Ourika, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
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Skip the Line: Woven History Museum Ticket - musée Histoire Tissée
- first private museum specialised in Moroccan carpets and kilims
- large collection of rugs and related clothing, decorations objects, tools, ...
- live weaving demonstration
- amazing panoramic view on thr Ourika region and the Anti-Atlas mountains
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Skip the Line: Woven History Museum Ticket - musée Histoire Tissée
- first private museum specialised in Moroccan carpets and kilims
- large collection of rugs and related clothing, decorations objects, tools, ...
- live weaving demonstration
- amazing panoramic view on thr Ourika region and the Anti-Atlas mountains
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High Atlas Mountains and 5 Valleys Day Trip from Marrakech - All inclusive -
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Explore Africa’s majestic Atlas Mountains on this guided, full-day hiking and riding tour from Marrakesh. On this small-group tour, visit varied landscapes and valleys with spectacular views. Travel through traditional Berber villages, learning about their customs and culture and soak up the atmosphere from one valley to the next. Lunch plus a Marrakesh hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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Atlas Mountains & 5 Valleys Day Tour from Marrakech - All inclusive -
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Experience four of the Atlas Mountains’ beautiful valleys and traditional Berber life on this full-day trip from Marrakech. Traveling into the mountains by 4x4 or minivan, discover the Ourika Valley with its waterfalls, the villages of the Oukaimeden Valley, and the orchards of the Asni Valley. Drive along the scenic mountain roads and enjoy lunch at a restaurant, or, if you wish, in a Berber family home. Upgrade to also visit Takerkoust Lake and the high Kik Plateau. Numbers are limited to seven for a more personalized experience.
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Private Atlas Mountains Day Trip
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For all lovers of nature, fresh air and adventure.. for travelers who are looking for a thrilling and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech.. this private Day Trip will let you discover the High Atlas Mountains, their authentic unspoilt Berber villages and one the most kind and easy-to-approach people you'll ever met. Welcome on this stress-free journey to the 'real' Morocco. With us, you'll avoid the touristy spots, you'll go inside a Berber house and enjoy lunch with locals, you'll be able to reconnect with yourself in front of mesmerizing and breathtaking sceneries, and also take epic photos with awesome panoramic views! You'll also experience camel riding, learn everything you need to know about the Moroccan organic Argan oil, create your own pottery... In short, get ready to be amazed!!
Note: One Life Trips only works with genuinely passionate tour guides & meticulously selected local partners to deliver the most delightful and unique travel experiences.
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From Marrakech : Day trip to Ourika Valley Atlas Mountains
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Leave the Marrakech bustle behind on a full-day trip to the Ourika Valley and the mountain village of Setti Fatma, where you hike to a series of seven beautiful waterfalls. With all transport by climate-controlled minivan, this is a convenient way to get out of the city and explore the landscape and culture of the Atlas Mountains. Pickup and drop-off is available at centrally-located hotels in Marrakech.
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Half-Day Atlas Mountains Tour From Marrakech
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Make the most of even limited time in Marrakech on this half-day tour of the scenic Atlas Mountains, which covers ground that’s simply not accessible by public transport. Exploring in an intimate group of maximum eight, savor a traditional breakfast at an argan oil cooperative staffed by Berber women, then hike around the seven scenic waterfalls near Setti Fatma in the Ourika Valley. Your tour includes door-to-door round-trip transfers
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Day trip to atlas Mountains Ourika waterfall & Berber Villages & with Camel Rid
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Exploring Morocco’s Atlas Mountains without a guide may mean missing out on Berber culture and scenic viewpoints. Yet, many group tours follow rigid itineraries that don’t allow for spontaneity during the day. This private tour delivers on all counts—with a local guide to arrange logistics and enable interaction with Berber villagers, and the flexibility to personalize your itinerary. A local lunch, optional camel ride, and Berber home visit are all included.
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Private Atlas Mountains with Visit to Local Berbers Ecomusuem and Camel ride
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Just an hour’s drive from Marrakech, the scenic Ourika valley lies in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. Take in the scenic beauty of the Moroccan landscape with its lush valleys, snow-capped peaks, and traditional Berber villages on this private tour. Stop for a country-style breakfast at a local home, featuring a tea ceremony. Climb atop a camel for a quick ride and visit an Argan oil cooperative run by local women before heading back to Marrakesh.
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Atlas Mountains Horseback Ride
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Take a ride among North Africa's tallest mountains for a chance to admire Morocco's highlands on horseback. This journey carries you over dusty trails, past sloping woodlands, and through the rugged High Atlas countryside to admire some of the most diverse landscapes in the country.
You're picked up from your hotel in the morning for a drive out of Marrakech and into the mountain foothills. When you arrive at the town of Tahenaout, get paired with a horse to start your ride through the wilderness of the Terre d'Amanar adventure park. Your guide leads you through forests of towering junipers and oaks, and shows you the 4,250-foot (1,300-m) view over the Asni valley and the tundra plains of Al Haouz.
Next, ride on to Rha Moulay Brahim, where a drive carries you to the village of Imlil for lunch. Take a brief walk around the area, which is dominated by a spectacular mountain stream, before you begin the trip back to Marrakech
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A day in the Ourika valley and in the Atlas
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- discover the Berber way of life.
- relax and meditate in ourika valley.
- To be able to enjoy a beautiful Tagine at the river's edge.
- discover the wealth of Berber traditions.
- visit the village of Setti-Fatma where you will discover the waterfalls and the elevated views of the mountains.
- admire the refreshing waterfalls.
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Excursion 1 Jour La Vallée De L'ourika Départ De Marrakech
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1.Profitez d'une route panoramique en direction de la vallée de l'Ourika avec une vue splendide sur les montagnes de l'Atlas à l'horizon
2.Passer devant divers villages berbères en pisé et, éventuellement, en visiter un
3.Randonnée aux cascades de Setti Fadma
4.Offrez-vous un tajine berbère au bord du ruisseau.
SAVOIR AVANT DE PARTIR
-Ceci est une visite partagée en groupe, vous aurez un chauffeur parlant anglais
-Les guides locaux à Setti Fama sont disponibles pour embaucher à votre propre discrétion
- Une condition physique minimale est nécessaire pour monter aux cascades
- Les gens de la maison berbère vous invitant pour une visite et une tasse de thé à la menthe attendent un pourboire
- De bonnes chaussures de marche sont nécessaires.
-Ourika est une belle motte en hiver (plus froide que Marrakech)
- Il est recommandé de porter des lunettes de soleil, un chapeau, de la crème solaire et des serviettes humides.
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Ourika Valley Day Trip From Marrakech
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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.
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Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains Full Day Tour with Lunch
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The attractions of Morocco’s Ourika Valley are fairly spread out, making a tour your easiest option for covering them in a day from Marrakech. With this full-day trip, benefit from minivan transport and a guide to tell you about the sights and local Berber culture. Admire views of the Atlas Mountains, follow the River Ourika, visit villages, trek to Setti Fatma’s waterfalls, and enjoy a restaurant lunch before your return.
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Shared group day trip from marrakech to Ourika valley and Atlas Mountains
Leave Marrakech behind as and join a day trip to Ourika Valley, a lush oasis of vegetation in the magnificent Atlas Mountains.It spreads between the first foothills of the Atlas Mountains, extending along the Wadi River. Despite its being so close to Marrakech, this beautiful green valley is one of the most pristine valleys in Morocco. Enjoy a visit of a herb garden where you are served traditional mint tea by the local people before heading back to Marrakech
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Day trip to the Ourika Valley and the Atlas Mountains
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• Relax in the comfortable car while taking in the natural views of the road
• Visit the argan oil cooperative and learn more about this amazing product
• Learn more about Berber culture during the visit of the Berber house
• Take advantage of a walking group to discover the most beautiful view of the Atlas Mountains
• Relax and meditate in the Setti Fatma River while enjoying your lunch
Live your incredible moments in one of the best valleys in Morocco, right in the surrounding nature of Marrakech. The trip begins with a comfortable pick-up from your accommodation in the morning, driving through the amazing landscape to discover the Atlas Mountain region and trek to Setti Fatma with a local guide.
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Half-Day Small-Group Tour From Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains
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Swap bustling Marrakech for the waterfalls and villages of the Atlas Mountains on this half-day tour. Take in Berber villages, rivers, and the snow-tipped Atlas peaks as you travel along the scenic Ourika Valley. Then, choose a guided walk up to the Ourika mountainside falls or relax at a riverside café. Finally, visit an argan co-operative to see how this precious oil is extracted before returning to Marrakech. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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Private Day Trip to the High Atlas Mountains from Marrakech
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Relish the natural splendor of Morocco’s majestic countryside on a private full-day tour to the Oukira Valley and High Atlas Mountains from Marrakech. With a personal and knowledgeable guide, travel to the Ourika Valley to witness the breathtaking beauty of the area. Refresh with a glass of mint tea in a traditional Berber home, and gain fascinating insight into local traditions from your guide. Follow a trail that leads to the stunning Setti Fatma waterfalls; enjoy an authentic Moroccan lunch at a riverside restaurant; and enjoy panoramic vistas of the Atlas Mountains from an incredible vantage point.
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Private full day tour Ourika Valley And Atlas Mountains including camel riding
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Take a journey to the lush Ourika Valley and the Atlas Mountains during this private excursion from Marrakesh. Step into your private, air-conditioned vehicle and travel to one of Morocco’s best-preserved valleys for a chance to get a look at local life and admire the beautiful landscapes. Explore the local market, stop at a women’s argan collective, enjoy a camel ride through the valley over the course of the day.
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Atlas Mountains and 4 Valleys Private Tour from Marrakech
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Discover the dramatic landscape and traditional culture of the Atlas Mountains on a full-day, private trip from Marrakech to a series of scenic valleys. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal driver as you travel by climate controlled vehicle, then walk to mountain waterfalls, pass through Berber villages, take in views of north Africa’s highest peak, and see Takerkoust Lake, a tranquil escape from bustling Marrakech. With pickup and drop-off at accommodations in Marrakech, this full-day trip can accommodate your group of up to 7 people.
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Private Tour: High Atlas and Agafay Rocky Desert Day Trip from Marrakech
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Experience the High Atlas Mountains, terraced valleys, Takerkoust Lake, and the Agafay Desert on a full-day, private tour from Marrakech for up to six people. Customize the day to your interests while getting a personalized overview of the dramatic scenery, Berber villages, and agriculture in central Morocco.
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Three-Valley Day Trip with Lunch from Marrakech
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Head deep into the High Atlas Mountains on a full-day trip from Marrakech to three extraordinary valleys. Slip between towering peaks and descend into Ourika Valley, climb an alpine path into Berber villages and the undulating plantations of the Asni Valley, then enjoy a traditional lunch in the Ouirgane Valley at the foot of Mount Toubkal, the Maghreb’s highest peak. Take in the verdant terraces that climb the walls of the Imlil Valley and return to Marrakech as afternoon sun illuminates the High Atlas foothills.
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Private Day Tour to Ourika Valley including Guided Hike and Lunch from Marrakech
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Hike through a scenic landscape of Berber villages, mountain peaks, and waterfalls on a full-day, private tour from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour as you explore the valley at your own pace: watch local women extracting argan oil, walk to a series of waterfalls, and join a Berber family for lunch at a local home. This full-day, private tour includes round-trip transport from Marrakech, lunch, and all activities.
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Lonely Planet Experience: Atlas Mountains Trip to Ourika Valley & Berber Village
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Discover the beauty and traditional culture of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains minus the hassle of planning an independent journey or the inconveniences of a shared-group trip. Book this private full-day tour from Marrakech and venture into the orchard-filled Ourika Valley of the Atlas. Visit Berber villages, admire waterfalls, and experience local life, customs, and food; all with personalized insight from your private guide and the comfort of your own air-conditioned vehicle.
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Full-Day Private Tour Atlas Mountains and 5 Valleys from Marrakech
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Visit the beautiful Atlas Mountains and Four Valleys with this guided day-trip from Marrakech. You'll visit the waterfalls of the Ourika Valley, a women's cooperative specializing in argan oil, and traditional Berber villages, with plenty of opportunities to stop for photos on the way. You'll also get to try a traditional Berber lunch complete with couscous, tajine, and mint tea.
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Atlas Mountains 3 valleys day trip from Marrakech
Embark on an outdoor adventure from Marrakesh to the Atlas Mountains during this private day trip. See the great mountain range that separates the coastlines from the sprawling Sahara Desert and visit three valleys—the two valleys of Asni and the Ourika Valley—over the course of the day. Admire the lush landscapes, visit a local pottery workshop, trek to the beautiful waterfalls, and more all with a private guide.
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