Marrakesh Day Trip to Ourika Valley Waterfalls

Marrakesh Day Trip to Ourika Valley

What to expect in this 1 Day Trip from Marrakesh

Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains Day Trip Starts and ends in Marrakesh, take this day trip and travel through the green valley to discover the hidden villages at the foothills of the High Atlas, get to know and learn about the local culture and traditions of the local, visit the Berber families and know about their daily lifestyle. Enjoy a guided walking through the villages and visit the seven waterfalls of the Setti-Fatma in the Ourika region. Relax at a local restaurant by the river to enjoy a traditional lunch while enjoying the breathtaking views over the Valley of Ourika.

The Atlas Mountains and Ourika Valley Trip Highlights;

• Explore the High Atlas Mountains
• Follow the ancient Berber trail and the green rivers
• Explore the barber’s lifestyle in the villages
• Experience a guided hike in the Atlas mountains
• Enjoy a delicious lunch by the river
• Visit of an argan cooperative run by women

Marrakesh Day Trip Itinerary:

Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains Day Trip Starts and ends in Marrakesh, take this day trip and travel through the green valley to discover the hidden villages at the foothills of the High Atlas, get to know and learn about the local culture and traditions of the local, visit the Berber families and know about their daily lifestyle.

Ourika Valley is a pure and splendid place where silence is only disturbed by the song of the birds and the soft sound of the streams and the roar of its seven waterfalls, with its gorges, valleys, mountains, etc. It is one of the most beautiful valleys and best-preserved locations nearby Marrakesh city.

During the Day Trip to Ourika Valley, you will admire the different houses of Berber handicrafts and how people live in the Valley, walking through the valley is very relaxing since you are in the middle of nature away from the noise of the city. During this day trip from Marrakesh, you will enjoy beautiful landscapes, visit the weekly traditional markets, it’s a truly impressive oasis and contrasts with the snowy peaks of the Atlas over the roof terraces of the adobe houses.

We will stop to visit a local family and you will learn about how people in the mountains live and spend their day in a very simple and humble way. You will learn about the lifestyle and the traditional cuisine of the Berbers. after enjoying a mint tea with this local family, we will continue driving through the scenic valley to visit the typical products of the area, such as clay pottery, crystalline minerals, woodcraft shops, carpets, argan oil cooperative where Berber women work in a traditional way to make the famous argan oil that is used both for food and cosmetics.

After visiting the cooperative, we will continue to reach the end of the asphalt road, where we will meet our local guide to take you on another adventure walking tour through the villages to visit and discover the waterfalls and the source of the Ourika valley river.

after that, you will enjoy lunch in a local restaurant on a panoramic terrace or by the river feet in the water.