Ourika Atlas Mountains Day trip from Marrakech
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional driver. A comfortable vehicle with air-conditioner
- Pick up and drop off from your accommodation in Marrakech
What's not
- Lunch. Personal expenses. Tips. Local guide.
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Arrival at Marrakech around 06:00 PM
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 18 travellers
- Operated by
- Dafli Tours
- 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
How it compares in Marrakech
- Its from-price is 66% below the median of the 1647 day trips we list in Marrakech.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- 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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