Day Excursion To Ourika Valley and High Atlas From Marrakech: Shared
- 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The Ourika Valley begins about 40 km south of Marrakech towards the Atlas Mountains. Ourika is a typical region of the High Atlas mountains. The day's program includes a visit to a Berber family to better understand the daily routine of this indigenous Moroccan population. The host will perform the mint tea ceremony, the national hot beverage enjoyed several times throughout the day, essentially a gathering ritual among family members, friends and visitors. In addition, and as an option you will benefit from a wonderful 20-minute camel ride, stopping on the way to the valley to rest and take photos of magnificent views, a visit to a women's cooperative is a must and is worth the cost, finally the journey you will stop in a small village typical of the region and you will have the choice of going to discover the small souk of the village yourself and or being accompanied by a local guide to visit the waterfalls ; end of the day around 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Inclusions
What's included
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Tips
- Camel ride Extra additional charges $ 10.00
Itinerary
The Ourika Valley is a valley of the Moroccan High Atlas located 30 km from Marrakech. It is mainly populated by people of Berber language and Chleuh dialect. Despite its proximity to Marrakech, it is still considered a relatively preserved valley, both in its nature and in its traditional mountain lifestyle.
Short stop on the road to enjoy a camel ride for about 20 minute (Extra additional charges $ 10.00) .
Visit of a cooperative of argan oil production, to discover the traditional procedure of extraction of argan oil as well as the derivative products that can be made by this oil.
The end of the journey will take place at the level of the village of setti Fatma, for a free visit of the village, and those interested in trekking can be accompanied by a local guide (extra additional charges to be paid on site) and will be accompanied to climb the mountain to discover the ourika waterfalls, and break time with lunch in a local restaurant by the river (lunch at your expense).
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Front of the Pharmacie
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 17 travellers
- Operated by
- Morocco Desert Fun Trip
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
How it compares in Marrakech
- Its from-price is 63% below the median of the 1647 day trips we list in Marrakech.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 378 of 1647.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Marrakech
At the foot of the Atlas Mountains, red-walled Marrakech is famed for its maze-like medina, lively main square and tranquil riads and gardens.
Jemaa el-Fnaa, the great square at the centre of the medina, changes character through the day, from juice sellers and snake charmers in the morning to smoke-wreathed food stalls and musicians after dark. The minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque rises nearby as the city's landmark, and the souks spread north in a warren of lanes selling leather, lanterns, carpets and spices.
Top-ranked sights in Marrakech: Atlas Mountains, Tizi-n'Tichka Pass, Jemaa el-Fna (Djemaa el-Fna).
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