Get out of the noise and crowd of Marrakech and travel to Ourika Valley at the southern end of the impressive High Atlas Mountains. This valley is only 30 KM away from the city and is adorned with Berber clay houses, green vegetation resulting from the rivers that flow throughout the year in this area and the Oued Ourika River included. During this sightseeing tour, you get an opportunity to discover the true face of Berber people and admire the remarkable views of the country.
The trip ends at the beautiful Berber village called Setti Fatma perched beautifully amidst mountains. Here a local guide shall welcome you for a light hike through seven spectacular waterfalls that provide a natural hideaway and art gallery for tourists. In the evening, proceed for a good Moroccan styled riverside lunch. Before returning to Marrakech around 5:At 00 PM you will tour an Argan oil cooperative where you will be introduced to Morocco’s “liquid gold”. This planned day tour is perfect in terms of exploring Moroccan culture and having vigorous drives and walk and leisure time.
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Even children and adults with a little energy are able to complete the trek it is not that challenging. But then, the kids should be closely monitored especially when going for the stroll.
Lunch normally consists of Moroccan cuisines like; tagines, salads and fresh Moroccan bread. They also cater for the vegetarian clients if they request for special meals.
Indeed, cooperative does sell genuine Argan oil and other related products for sale and this is excellent chance to get a product from the genuine artisans.
Indeed the tour is available all year round but the right time to be taken is during the early months of the year when the waterfalls are in full flow and the valley treacle green.
The drive is about one hour each way and therefore a perfect day trip from Marrakech.
