Ourika Atlas Mountains Day trip from Marrakech

Marrakech, Morocco
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Duration8h - 9h
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LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers
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Overview

The waterfalls will surely be the highlight of your stay if you enjoy nature. Many people take advantage of the chance to swim in the river, but you should be aware that the water is freezing. The first waterfall is easily accessible, but the next ones need more effort to reach. You will have to climb and climb to reach some of the waterfalls, so wear adequate footwear.

This is, in principle, a trip to the core of traditional Berber life in mountain settlements. Once there, you'll learn that what you thought was a normal daily experience is actually a tourist-oriented theatrical production. The father usually walks you around his house and makes you a mint tea.

Ourika (Monday) and Aghbalou (Wednesday) are the most prominent traditional weekly marketplaces in the region (Thursday). If you come down from the highlands, Tahanaout (Tuesday) and Asni (Saturday) are two additional great marketplaces to visit.

Options

Ourika Atlas Mountains Day trip from Marrakech

Pickup included

The Best is only for you!

Camel Ride: Twenty minutes of camel riding through the most colourful Berber villages.
Private VIP Tour
Duration: 10 hours: More two hours than the shared tour.
Berber Lunch at locals: Lunch Meal Included in a Berber house.
Private A/C Minivan
English-speaking assistant
Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional driver. A comfortable vehicle with air-conditioner
  • Pick up and drop off from your accommodation in Marrakech
  • Lunch. Personal expenses. Tips. Local guide.

What to expect

  1. Marrakech
    Pass by
    The quickest, closest, and hence one of the most popular day trips from Marrakech is a one-day trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley.
    From its humble beginnings in the Berber country, the river has trickled down the slopes of the Atlas Mountains, between the peak of Tlemcen and the plateau of Timeskar. The green landscapes of the valley, the lazy meandering torrent combined with the small Berber villages in red adobe clinging to the slopes will enchant you.
  2. Ourika
    Pass by
    At 9 am. You will take the Atlas road and cross superb landscapes between the immensity of green meadows and authentic Berber villages from the 16th and 17th centuries.
  3. Ourika Valley
    15m
    You can visit the village's local market every Monday and Friday: butchers and hairdressers, vegetables, cereals, olive oil sellers, blacksmiths, and wizards meet in tents and under shelters. Of reeds, with several small restaurants scattered in the open air.
  4. Ourika Valley
    30m
    Continue your way through the valley of palm trees following the Ourika, the local river. On the road, discover numerous fruit trees, tiny villages, the river bordered by a few restaurants, and the resort residences of a few lucky ones.
  5. Setti-Fatma
    1h 30m
    go with your guide to visit the seven waterfalls in the village of Seti Fatima, two and a half hours of walking amid the foothills of the mountains and dense forests, as you can see some types of small monkeys and mountain goats.
  6. Setti Fatma and the 7 Cascades
    1h 10m
    With this physical effort, it's lunchtime. Let's go to one of those primitive Berber restaurants to eat one of the most delicious food by the river, while your feet are on the water.
  7. Marrakech
    Pass by
    Arrival at Marrakech around 06:00 PM

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

09:15 Am.
Hotels / airB&B / Riads

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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