Half Day Tour From Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains & Ourika
ID: GYG491772-871235
Category:
Country: Morocco
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Just an hour’s drive from Marrakech, the scenic Ourika valley lies in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. Take in the scenic beauty of the Moroccan landscape with its lush valleys, Berber villages.
Swap bustling Marrakech for the waterfalls and villages of the Atlas Mountains on this half-day tour. Take in Berber villages, rivers, and the snow-tipped Atlas peaks as you travel along the scenic Ourika Valley. Then, choose a guided walk up to the Ourika mountainside falls or relax at a riverside café. Finally, visit an argan co-operative to see how this precious oil is extracted before returning to Marrakech. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
- Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains half-day tour from Marrakech
- Travel into the foothills of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains
- Follow the Ourika Valley past Berber villages, rivers, and orchards
- Enjoy a guided hillside walk to see the beautiful Ourika waterfalls
- Opt to relax at riverside cafes (own expense) instead of taking the walk
- Visit an argan co-operative and watch Berber women extracting the precious oil
- Small group of 12 or fewer, with entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off included
Highlights
- View Berber homes and villages perched atop hills
- Explore the Ourika Valley's beautiful roads in the Atlas Mountains.
- Witness the natural beauty of Setti Fatma waterfalls in awe
- Optional: (Only on Monday and Thursday) Go to a typical Berber market
- Go to a locally-run argan oil women's co-operative
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you're staying outside the old town, we will pick you up from our hotel or riad. If your hotel is in the Marrakech outskirts, you will have to pay a supplement of between $10 and $25 depending on the distance.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
