If you are looking to spend some relaxing and unforgettable moments in the heart of the Majestic Atlas Mountains, the charming Ourika Valley will be certainly the destination that will surprise all your senses.
This charming little Berber village located at few kilometres from Marrakech is a perfect choice for travellers who want to discover the real authentic Morocco, and escape the hustle and the bustle of the city.
Ourika is one of the most preserved regions around Marrakech, a beautiful valley with luxury vegetation, sumptuous waterfalls, high snow-covered peaks and a big river that begins from High Atlas Mountains and runs down to the city of Marrakech.
If ever you choose to offer yourself a relaxing escape in Atlas Mountains, you can join a private or a group tour from Marrakech to this little corner of paradise.
Upon your arrival, you will be invited to drink a cup of mint tea inside a traditional Berber house, so you can learn about the lovely culture and the modest lifestyle of locals.
You should hire a local tour guide to go through the paths and trails of the valley and to see more impressive and beautiful landscapes, you can take some pictures for souvenirs, and if you are lucky, you might meet some rare Barbary Macaques in the mountains…
After this small walking tour, you will be guided to one of the various restaurants on the riverside, you will have lunch in complete serenity and unusual relaxation, while enjoying the panoramic views and the changing sounds of the river’s water.
Highlights of this Excursion
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Tea break inside a traditional Berber house
Visit of the weekly local souk : Each Monday
Guided walking tour : Optional
Lunch on the riverside
Distance : 40 Km x 2
Duration : 8 hours
Availability : Every day
Departure time : 9h00 am
What is included?
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
English speaking driver
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Insurance & Taxes
What is not included?
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Lunch
Local Tour Guide
Tips