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Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains Day Tour: Explore Unspoiled Moroccan Landscapes & Culture
5.0
20 Ratings
Marrakech
Embark on a day tour to the picturesque Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains. Discover unspoiled landscapes, Berber villages, and the traditional Argan oil cooperative. Immerse yourself in the local culture and enjoy a refreshing mint tea in a Berber house.
Embark on a day tour to the picturesque Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains. Discover unspoiled landscapes, Berber villages, and the traditional Argan oil cooperative. Immerse yourself in the local culture and enjoy a refreshing mint tea in a Berber house.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ourika - We start our journey at around 9 am , we will explain the itinerary and we stop to discover an authentic weekly market where the berber people go shopping.
- Ourika Valley - We do another stop to visit the ladies Argan cooperative ,where you will discover how Argan oil is made , it is the best place where you can purchase some of the…
- Ourika - We start our journey at around 9 am , we will explain the itinerary and we stop to discover an authentic weekly market where the berber people go shopping.
- Ourika Valley - We do another stop to visit the ladies Argan cooperative ,where you will discover how Argan oil is made , it is the best place where you can purchase some of the famous oil and it’s derived products as it is real and made in front of you by local ladies that work in the cooperative
- Ourika Valley - When we reach the village of Sitti fadma , we will meet our local guide and enjoy a nice hike in the high Atlas Mountains to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Atlas mountains than lunch in an amazing local restaurant.
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by a new comfortable van
- Walking tour with a Professional Local guide
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled mineral water
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by a new comfortable van
- Walking tour with a Professional Local guide
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled mineral water
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- personal purchases
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- personal purchases
Additional Information
Ourika valley tour is the closest day trip destination from Marrakech. Despite its closeness to Marrakech, this beautiful lush green valley is definitely one of the best preserved valleys in Morocco.your tour guide will meet you to start your explorative journey . if you are lucky you will visit of a weekly berber market(on monday)to see how the…
Ourika valley tour is the closest day trip destination from Marrakech. Despite its closeness to Marrakech, this beautiful lush green valley is definitely one of the best preserved valleys in Morocco.your tour guide will meet you to start your explorative journey . if you are lucky you will visit of a weekly berber market(on monday)to see how the locals shop.
ACTIVITY HIGHLIGHTS:Â
• Stunning landscape with breathtaking valley & plain views.
•  Discovery of Berber villages & learning about local life.
•  Discovery of the hand-made Argan oil cooperative.
•  Lush, green oasis in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
•  Fast-flowing rivers that cut through the mountain valleys.
•  Refreshing mint tea after lunch in a local Berber house.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of two people is required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is only one person booked onto the tour. In this case will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Meeting Point:
- Hotels and riads located in central Marrakec
- If you are staying inside the Medina, your pickup will be at the closest point accessible to vehicles (this may involve a short walk
Location
Marrakech
we pick our guests from their hotels in the new town ,and the closest possible place to their riads in the old town.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(20 Ratings)
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Sandyjtrvl
Mar 29, 2022
Amazing day trip for nature and culture enthusiasts - The trip is just as good as my predecessors here in the reviews stated.
We had Karim as our guide who was always very helpful, had great stories to share and made us laugh with his anecdotes. He helped us navigate a traditional Berber marked and have lunch at a local restaurant high in the mountains, showed us the beautiful nature and explained the way life has been in Marocco for the last decades and how it is changing.
The trip is definitely not a sales attempt, even though I regretted not bringing my shopping funds as we walked through a Co-op in the mountains that allowes local artists to sell their air directly.
If you like to hike you can tell your local guide in the Atlas Mountains and he might take you all the way up to the spring of the small river that flows into The Valley below. Up There you get an amazing view at the snow capped mountains of the high atlas and enjoy the solitude- but bring good shoes, a tiny climb is necessary.
My friend and I would definitely recommend this trip and do it again.
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Adventure641113
Jul 23, 2021
Trip to Ourika Valley was beautiful - Abdul is a 5 star tour guide. - The trip to Ourika Valley was beautiful. It was a 5 Star experience thanks to the friendly and very knowledgeable tour guide Abdul. His new van makes for a comfortable outing.
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505zinebh
Jul 18, 2021
Amazing Experience - Amazing experience! A must see while visiting Morocco. The host was extremely intelligent and helpful. Not only were the views spectacular but you also get to learn about the rich history within these mountains. The tour guide is also from a small village close to here within the mountains so it was amazing hearing about his life and general life in Morocco. He did an amazing job at communicating with everyone switching between English and French (speaking both flawlessly) 10/10 recommend.
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231amers
Jul 17, 2021
A great day out - Excellent, highly professional and extremely informative. A very enjoyable experience with a tour guide who both explained the local culture and history in great detail and ensured our comfort during the trip
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G1727ixtims
Jul 17, 2021
Wow! - This was an amazing experience! Thanks a lot to Abdul. He is so kind and made my morocco trip unforgettable!
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Y489uyanac
Oct 25, 2019
Best day out in Morocco - We join the other reviewers in saying that the tour was great and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Abdul was our guide too and he was impeccable in his job, friendly and knowledgeable. We will recommend these tours to friends and family.
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Topaz101
Jun 2, 2019
We made a friend in Morocco - Our first booking with Abdul was to have dinner in his home. He picked my boyfriend and I up at our hotel one night. He drove us to his home where his wife had homemade dinner waiting for us. En route we got know each other better through conversation. His car was nice and clean as well. There was no sketchy or uncomfortable vibe. We immediately felt that we trusted Abdul. He introduced us to his wife and daughter. We talked about Moroccan culture, history, America, traditions, our visit, and so forth. I liked that he would stop to translate to his wife, Laila, in Arabic - keeping her involved in the conversation. He was very hospitable and attentive. He mentioned that he also does a tour to the Atlas Mountains. We had no idea what it entailed but we liked Abdul so we were up for anything. He arrived on time once again and even gave us a few extra minutes to grab breakfast at our hotel. We picked up another person who booked the Atlas tour as well. We all talked in the car and Abdul would stop to tell us history of villages we'd pass through. We stopped at a street market where locals purchased vegetables, live stock, and clothing for Ramadan. We then visited an Argan oil site where we learned how their products are made. I loved that since we were in Abdul's hometown, so many people in the streets would wave to him or call him over. We then continued driving to a location where a local guide/friend of his escorted us up the Atlas mountains. The guide was kind enough to hold my hand half the time because I needed it lol. AND THEN a nice surprise, we had lunch in the even higher up in mountains prepared by his relative. Such a gorgeous view and refreshing to see a 600 year old home. The food was delicious and a unique experience overall. We always felt like we were in great hands and would recommend Abdul to anyone. Thank you so much for this experience, Abdul.
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Meander426505
Apr 20, 2019
Unforgettable day! - Similar to others, Abdul took us (2 couples) on a day trip from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains. We enjoyed a stop at a local market, bought fresh bread that was baked in a clay oven next to the road, climbed to the waterfalls and then toured the Berber Villages, where Abdul grew up and walked seven kilometers each way to school. The villages get completely cut off from the rest of the world during the winter so they are completely self-sufficient. We had a lovely chicken with lemon tagine cooked on a charcoal grill for lunch at the home of a couple (in one of the Berber villages). It was a very special and meaningful day and a HUGE contrast from the dinner we had at the Monsour the next evening. What a lesson in different world views! We will have memories of our experience in the Atlas Mountains for the rest of our lives. Abdul also met us at the airport and drove us to several different locations during other portions of our trip. He was always available and responsive on WhatsApp. I recommend Abdul highly.
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Sightseer184969
Mar 12, 2019
What an amazing day! - Abdul took us to the Atlas mountains and to some Berber villages. He grew up in this area and has so much knowledge about them and everything else we asked about! Whatever we wanted on the trip, he did his very best to fulfill it. In addition to all this, he took us to a private family for late lunch, and what a wonderful experience that was. The food, the view, the surroundings, just marvelous! Abdul also is a very pleasant man and he drives carefully. Bevause he used to live in the mountains, he has so much to show and tell. We really recommend him and his trips.
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Zoeba5703ql
Feb 19, 2020
Atlas mountains - We had a great trip with Karim who was very knowledgeable about Morocco and the area. It would have been nice to be guided on a good lunch spot as there were so many idyllic places but overall a great trip and would recommend the private tour with Karim and Abdul.
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