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Guided Ourika Valley day trip from Marrakech

Validity: Flexible
Do this because
  • Discover the prettiest Berber valley, the Ourika Valley, 60 km south of Marrakech
  • See Berber villages and hamlets perched on mountain slopes of the High Atlas Mountains
  • Enjoy taking photos of the little terraces of various crops and other wonderful and exotic sceneries
  • Take the time to visit a local Berber house and some stores of pottery and varied samples of minerals and crystals
What to expect

Get picked up from your hotel in Marrakech and drive into the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains which rise up from the plains. Then, enter a green, agricultural valley with a thriving traditional culture. Make your first stop of the day at a place where local Berber women extract precious argan oil from the kernels of the argan tree.

Next, head to the village of Setti Fatma, which is your starting point for a 1.5-hour hike to the Siti Fatma Waterfalls. You will follow a steep trail across a series of narrow bridges to 7 picturesque cascades. While at the waterfalls, and throughout the tour, take advantage of your day with a local trekking guide to set your own pace, with plenty of time to take breaks or ask questions. After the hike, you can cool off with a drink and continue to a local family home to have an optional classic Berber meal of tajine, salad, and fresh fruits. At around 5.00pm, you will return to Marrakech and dropped off back at your hotel.

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