Day Excursion To Ourika Valley and High Atlas From Marrakech: Shared

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6 to 7 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English and 1 more

The Ourika Valley begins about 40 km south of Marrakech towards the Atlas Mountains. Ourika is a typical region of the High Atlas mountains. The day's program includes a visit to a Berber family to better understand the daily routine of this indigenous Moroccan population. The host will perform the mint tea ceremony, the national hot beverage enjoyed several times throughout the day, essentially a gathering ritual among family members, friends and visitors.
In addition, and as an option you will benefit from a wonderful 20-minute camel ride, stopping on the way to the valley to rest and take photos of magnificent views, a visit to a women's cooperative is a must and is worth the cost, finally the journey you will stop in a small village typical of the region and you will have the choice of going to discover the small souk of the village yourself and or being accompanied by a local guide to visit the waterfalls ; end of the day around 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Lunch
Tips
Camel ride Extra additional charges $ 10.00

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

we can pickup clients who stay further from the city center with additional charges.

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Meeting point
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ourika Valley

    The Ourika Valley is a valley of the Moroccan High Atlas located 30 km from Marrakech. It is mainly populated by people of Berber language and Chleuh dialect. Despite its proximity to Marrakech, it is still considered a relatively preserved valley, both in its nature and in its traditional mountain lifestyle.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Tnine Ourika

    Short stop on the road to enjoy a camel ride for about 20 minute (Extra additional charges $ 10.00) .

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Visit of a cooperative of argan oil production, to discover the traditional procedure of extraction of argan oil as well as the derivative products that can be made by this oil.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Setti-Fatma

    The end of the journey will take place at the level of the village of setti Fatma, for a free visit of the village, and those interested in trekking can be accompanied by a local guide (extra additional charges to be paid on site) and will be accompanied to climb the mountain to discover the ourika waterfalls, and break time with lunch in a local restaurant by the river (lunch at your expense).

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Supplied by Morocco Desert Fun Trip

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Bus Tours
Volunteer Tours
Pack Animal Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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