Day Trip From Marrakech to Ourika Valley

Day trip to Ourika Valley is one of the best excursions from Marrakech. Ourika Valley is a valley in the High Atlas Mountains. Even though it is near Marrakech, it is inhabited by Berbers. However, it is still a preserved valley with its nature and traditional mountain lifestyle. Besides, there are many popular restaurants and cafes on both sides of the river. They provide many services for visitors. Thus, we will pick you off from your Riad and lead you through small Berber Villages towards this valley. We will cross the plains of Hauze, and we can stop at the local Argan Oil Cooperative. There, you will explore how women extract some cosmetics from Argan oil. Then, we follow the Ourika River towards Berber village of Siti Fatma. Many people escape the heat in Marrakech and come to this village for picnics.

They spend the day under the tress of walnuts and enjoy traditional food. In the Ouirika River, you can enjoy a local lunch and listen to the steam of the rive near you. Also, you walk around some waterfalls and explore the beauty of the green valley in the middle of High Atlas. At the end of the day, we drive to Marrakech. Finally, the day trip to Ourika Valley from Marrakech ends in your Riad.