You will be picked up from your hotel around 9am to begin the journey to Ourika Valley. Enjoy a drive through the countryside villages typical of the High Atlas region. There will be short stops along the way to take in the beautiful panoramic views as well as visits to selected sites such as an enchanting organic garden and a traditional Berber house.
Finally you will arrive in a village located in a canyon underneath the High Atlas mountains at the end of the Ourika Valley. Here you can expect to enjoy an opportunity to get away from the noise of Marrakech for a relaxing day. The best time to visit the valley is in early March when the cherry and almond trees are in bloom. As the temperature cools, it is also a perfect place to go in the summer to beat the heat.
While lunch and refreshments are not included, take time to enjoy one of many cafes along the uphill walk to the Setti Fatma cascades where you can expect to find a local specialty for lunch. You will have an opportunity to get a more in-depth look at the area and may even consider hiring a local guide at your own expense. Plan on returning to Marrakech to conclude your day around 5pm.
Tour Of Ourika Valley And Atlas Mountains Small-Group Day Trip From Marrakech
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Free Cancellation
- Duration: 7 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
9:45 AM Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
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Departure Details :
1: Marrakesh, Morocco
2: Marrakech Railway Station, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Traveler pickup is offered
We offer Pick up for all travelers -
Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Take in the size and beauty of the Ourika Valley and escape from the tumultuous city. Explore the valley and discover different lifestyle. Savor a cup of Moroccan n mint tea in a traditional native house; admire the unusual landscapes like hidden cascades. During the day, your guide will recommend sightseeing places there will be a couple of stops along the way to enable you to stretch your legs, or take a comfort stop.Highlights
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Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Driver/guide
Exclusions
Food and drinks
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 10 years
A maximum of 15 people per booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Traveler Reviews
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For the money paid the trip was ok. Contact was made the day before by a text message so make sure you provide your mobile number and not a home number as asked at the time of booking. It was a roughly 5 hour trip. We were collected by a car, driven to a place where we were then transported onto a mini van, which despite the claims of being air conditioned felt very hot inside. The guide was picked up from a local village on the way to the valley. However, no introductions were made so to this day we do not know his name nor those of the places visited. There was no commentary provided and the trip could be viewed more like a door to door transport service. We did visit a waterfall, women's cooperative and a Berber's house although the latter was very rushed leaving no time to explore the dwelling. The longest stop 2.5hrs was at a restaurant where we were able to order some food. The guide was well known to the owners and one can assume the trip was geared up towards this main stop. Despite the claims that the trip was not suitable for anybody under the age of 18, we travelled with two children under 3 years of age. However, the main disappointment came in the form of the driver using his mobile phone while driving high in the mountains, which many of us considered a real safety issue. The views were nice enough but the organisational aspect of the trip needs to be improved i.e better interaction with the customers and more information on the area being visited etc.