Ourika Valley is located high in the mountains of Atlas of Morocco. The Ourika river which has its origins in the Atlas mountains runs down bringing the splendor of life with it along the way. Look out for flora you have rarely seen before.

When to visit Ourika Valley?

If you are planning to trek then April to May is a good time. However, the weather in the mountains is highly unpredictable. As they are very high it gets chilly between November and March

What you can see in the Atlas Mountains?

The valley itself is untouched displaying what God brought down to Earth. The green pleasantness of the valley will bring you peace from within.

Ecomusee Berber

A dirt path begins into the Berber village a few kilometers from the valley. Here the mudbrick ksar – a fortified granary once reigned with the local caid – chief.
This place is now a museum. You need a guide to take you around the house to show you the life then, the silver dowry and more.

Gardens in Tnine

Ourika’s soil is rich. Everything grows with great fervor here. Even saffron. This is a plant that needs high maintenance. Its flowers are plucked at dawn so that it retains its potency. Harvest takes place in the first three weeks of November. Get yourself a guide to weaving around these gardens.

Setti Fatma

A little village located from where you would move on to see the Ourika Waterfalls. Scenic and a must-see.

How to get to Ourika Valley?

Trains don’t work here so you have to trust the roadways. You can rent a car, but understand that driving in Morocco is not easy for a foreigner. Roads are not very well maintained. So instead you can hire a taxi for the entire day. Book a trip from a local trustworthy agency. It takes around an hour by a four-wheeler to
get to this place from Marrakech.

Book your day trip here => Ourika Day Trip From Marrakech

FAQS

What time the Ourika valley day tour normally finish? The tour normally finishes around 4 pm and you come back to Marrakech.

Is there in Ourika valley a vegetarian lunch option available? Yes, there is vegetarian food (Moroccan tagine, Salades).

Is the 3 Valley day trip from Marrakech include lunch? For the Private trip Lunch and local guides are not included.

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Great day! We really enjoyed the ourika valley tour. The guides were great and executed the day perfectly. There was a driver and a hiking guide. We made a stop for a photo, then to a Berber village, then the hike to the waterfalls, and lastly a lunch stop by the river. The tour was limited to 8 people, and each person could chose how much they wanted to hike. I’d recommend it.

carlymz

Incredible We were left completely speechless on this tour, everything was planned out perfectly we didn’t have to stress about anything. The food provided was delicious we were left very full after every meal. The accommodations were absolutely beautiful. Our driver Badre was one of the most humble souls we have met. He was very knowledgeable on every place we went to and we felt very safe with him. He was very kind and thoughtful, he took us for coffees, organised a nice romantic dinner for my partner and I, let us have a rest in his hotel room to shower/nap before we went to the desert , he even gave me his hat when I forgot mine. The tour could not have been any more perfect. We loved visiting Morocco 💕🥰

Courtney S

Excellent day We had a wonderful day! Using a private tour - really just your group - makes sense, especially if you’re a family with young kids. We had total freedom to take a break, change our itinerary, take our lunch at leisure. Badre, our guide, was knowledgeable, patient and kind. He arranged for the guide to take us on the hike and even lent us cash, when we fell short (for lunch, at the village)Thanks!

Parag N

Atlas Mountains - Ourika Valley, Highly Recommended Experience A big thank you Imad for the wonderful day that my wife and our 2 children could spend with you.Everything was super well organized and the program of the day varied.Beautiful landscapes, visit the women's cooperative manufacturer of argan oil, very nice walk through the Berber villages before a very good meal (tajine chicken and vegetables + fruit as dessert)Thank you for your experience, your sharing on Berber culture and your smile!Strongly recommended experience. Very good value for money With Sunny Excursion Marrakech.

Ricky A. Hinkle

Hospitality at its best! I highly recommend Ali for his professionalism and his kind hospitality. He took great care of us during our recent trip to Marrakech - always with a smile and ready to help. You will surely not be disappointed with his tours!

Berberwhisky

Ali is simply the best! Ali is the best of the best when it comes to hospitality in Morocco. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left - he was a constant person we were able to contact for assistance, advice, guidance, and friendship! Ali knows the industry and truly goes above and beyond to make sure your time in Morocco is as seamless as possible. Even after we had parted ways, he was always welcoming to answer our questions, offer advice, and even helped me figure out how to ship a rug home! Trust me, having someone like Ali in your camp can make or break your trip to Morocco. Would highly, highly recommend. Thank you Ali for truly the best service, we hope to be back sooner than later!

lisapatti

Great Experience, Superb Hospitality & Organisation Ali looked after us so well from the moment we arrived very hot and sweaty, to the day we left he went out of his way to ensure that we had everything we needed. He gave us the low-down on where to go and where not to go in Marrakesh and provided information about the local customs. We loved our chats with him about Moroccan life. His warm and welcoming personality make him the perfect host and we thoroughly recommend him. We'll definitely make sure that we catch up with him when we're in Morocco again.

Matt C

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giarrix

Amazing Ali is so helpful and so kind! He went out of his way to make sure me and my friend had the perfect time in Marrakech. Definitely someone you can trust! I am definitely coming again and booking excursions here!

Rdghunt

All you need I traveled to Marrakech last year (May 2018) with 3 friends and we met Ali there. His practical tips have been really helpful! This year (March 2019) my parents and another couple went to Marrakech and Ali organized for them a camel ride and a trip to the mountains. They loved the trips!!! The driver was really nice to them and always on time. They also book a private transfer from airport to riad. The driver was at airport with a panel saying their names when they arrived. Really good service 👍🏼

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