Marrakech Day Trips: Ourika Valley

Ourika Valley is definitely one of the most exotic and beautiful destinations that you should absolutely visit during your stay in Morocco. This amazing little corner of paradise is one of the closest day trips from Marrakech. This green valley is a very popular attraction due to the wonderful nature of Atlas Mountains, the waterfalls and the magic river…

Ourika is one of the best preserved valleys in Morocco

At only 40 km from Marrakech you can this day trip is an invitation to discover the Moroccan countryside away from the hustle and the bustle of the city. Here, you can enjoy a moment of serenity and relaxation, discover a picturesque Berber village into the foothills of Atlas Mountains, visit a Berber House where you will be invited to taste a real Moroccan mint tea and meet the locals living in a traditional lifestyle or you can hire a private tour guide to go around the valley and discover the secret corners of this breathtaking heaven.

If you have good physical conditions and good shoes, there is several important treks that you should visit, specially the 7 waterfalls of Setti Fadma where you should walk, jump and climb some rocks…

During your visit to Ourika Valley you will be crossing several bridges to get from one side to the other, you should absolutely take some beautiful pictures on the bridge in order to keep an unforgettable souvenir of your day trip.

Usually the day trips from Marrakech start around 9h00 am from your Hotel or Riad then you will have a short drive of one hour through great natural landscapes and mountains before arriving to Ourika valley.

On the road, you can ask you driver to stop if you would like to enjoy the views full of magic colors, take some family pictures or participate in a short camel ride with your friends.

This day trip will also be a good occasion to visit an Argan Oil Cooperation where you will see the process of producing a very precious oil used as edible oil and also for cosmetics.

You will also be impressed while taking your lunch close to the river by amazing views from the green terraces, surrounded by mountains from every side. Enjoy a Moroccan Berber Tagine or meat skewers with a a beautiful view over the mountains.

The day trip end around 5h00 pm and your chauffeur will be pleased to drive back to Marrakech.