1 Day Marrakech to the Ourika Valley Tour
Not only is the Ourika Valley the most convenient day excursion from Marrakesh, but there are other reasons this Marrakech day tour stands out and is worth embarking on.
Omar, your local guide, will pick you up at your hotel or airport in Marrakech and drive towards the Atlas Mountains while admiring the picturesque scenery of verdant fields and genuine Berber settlements from the 16th and 17th centuries.
You’ll witness how villages cling to hillside orchards and vegetable terraces and continue down the Ourika River through the palm tree valley. There are plenty of things to see and do, such as fruit orchards, little towns, riverfront eateries, and the vacation houses of the rich.
On this day trip from Marrakech, you’ll join the residents of Marrakech, who have made this dreamy oasis their go-to weekend destination, to bathe in nature and immerse themselves in Berbers’ authentic lives surrounded by picturesque views.
What’s Included
– Hotel or airport pick up and drop off
– Transportation by air-conditioned car
– Cooking class with a Berber family: this is the best way to explore traditional Moroccan cooking and learn some easy and delicious recipes to make back home
– Visit to the best eco-museums and the bio-aromatic gardens of the region
– Visits to the best restaurants and cafes in the region with views and delicious local Berber food
– Stop at every fascinating location you come across. This is a private tour, and the driver and guide will do their best to accommodate your preferences.
– Vegan options are available for every meal. Before traveling, make sure to share your diet restrictions with your guide.
What’s not included
- Drinks
- Museum tickets (if any)
Frequently asked questions
When can I book this tour?
Please book this tour at least three days before the day you’d like to start your trip. This will allow for better management and enough time to coordinate with the best accommodations in the region.
How long is the Drive from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley?
The total time spent in the car driving from Marrakech to the Ourika valley is 1.5 hours.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private tour. You can embark alone or with your group of friends and family members.
How is my luggage going to be handled?
We will transport your luggage so you can always access it.
What’s the type of car used in this tour?
We use a roomy car with air conditioning for the most comfortable trip.
What should I pack for this desert tour?
Here are the essentials to bring for your Marrakech day tour to the Ourika Valley:
– High SPF sunscreen
– Sunglasses
– Hat
– Hiking shoes
– Comfortable hiking clothes
– Water bottle
– Hand sanitizers
– Phone charger
– A small backpack where to pack everything you’ll need when you are hiking
– Your passport and wallet with some cash
– Your medications, if any.
Beautiful valley with incredible waterfall walk. We arranged this trip with a private car and driver… You do not have to use “organised trips” if your preference is to avoid groups.
The road up the valley provides outstanding views and there are several places to stop . The restaurants in the river are colourful and different. 3 course Lunch at one of these restaurants averages 10 euros but you can get good a lot cheaper. Toilets good standard in the better restaurants.
The walk to the waterfall is on uneven ground but well worth the trip .
This is a decent outing from Marrakech. Especially if you have spent few days in Morocco already, Ourika gives a very good break from the Medinas and into beautiful nature. Part of the tour will take you into Berber village, then to the waterfall and the camel ride is included
Loved the valley, looks beautiful and peaceful, lost in time.
We went for a trek up the mountain to the waterfall and loved it, we had a good, helpful guide who helped people who found some parts of the trek difficult, giving them a hand up.
Our local guide picked us up from our hotel and we walked into the valley. We passed an area where a villager was drying salt in the sun and then up into the forest. After a couple of hours we arrived at a small village where one of the local family’s provided us with a lovely chicken tagine lunch. After lunch we returned to our hotel by a different route. A great day out but you need to have good walking shoes and be reasonably fit