Ourika Valley Tour: Escape to Berber Mountain Life

Escape the hustle and bustle of Marrakech with a day trip to the Ourika Valley, the pearl of the High Atlas. Explore beautiful scenery, experience Berber culture, and enjoy a refreshing getaway.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ourika - The Ourika Valley, often referred to as the gem of the High Atlas, is situated 64 kilometers from Marrakech, approximately a one-hour drive away. Home to a natural park, the Ourika Valley is the top choice for both international visitors and local tourists. Predominantly populated by Berber communities, the valley remains relatively untouched by modernity, retaining its natural beauty and traditional highland culture despite its closeness to Marrakech.

A trip to the Ourika Valley offers a perfect opportunity for a day excursion to break free from the frenetic pace of Marrakech. The valley’s cooler climate provides a refreshing retreat where one can revel in the picturesque landscape and gain insight into the everyday life of the Berber people.

What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Day trip
  • Professional driver
  • Hotel pick up and drop off service
What's Not Included
  • Lunch & Drinks
  • Gratuities & Personal expenses
Additional Information

The Ourika Valley, often referred to as the gem of the High Atlas, is only a one-hour drive, or 64 kilometers, from Marrakech. It’s the top choice for both local and international tourists, thanks to its untouched natural park. The inhabitants of the valley are primarily Berbers and despite its close ties to Marrakech, the valley remains largely untouched, preserving both its natural environment and the traditional way of life of the mountain people.

A day trip to the Ourika Valley is the perfect getaway from Marrakech’s hustle and bustle. The cool climate of the valley and the magnificent landscapes are a sight to behold, and the opportunity to experience Berber daily life, is a unique experience.

Location
Marrakesh
Pickup from anywhere inside marrakech center
Cancellation Policy

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

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Aurorek859
Jul 11, 2024
Best driver in Marrakech! - Yassin is a driver I recommend with my eyes closed. The children and I were delighted with our day in Imlil as well as our day in Ait Ben Hammou. Extremely serious and professional.
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Ninasi423mi
Mar 5, 2024
A fantastic day with happy way tours! - We had a fantastic experience with Happy What Tours! Yassine the driver is very friendly and pleasant! He picked us up at Jemaa El Fna after which we drove to the Ourika Valley. We had a very nice meal there and got a good tour from a local guide. Then we drove to Agafay for a guad tour, which Yassine had also organized for us. I would recommend everyone to book a tour through Happy Way Tours! Shohkran bezaf! We will definitely come back.
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Iolag356
Jun 6, 2023
Unforgettable experience - Yet again an unforgettable experience with Yassine our chauffeur , this time in the desert and Atlas mountains.. Great driving and great views. Riad pick up on time and a full and exciting day in the mountains away from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech. Vehicle was perfect and only regret is not to have more time in the desert. Our time in Marrakech went so quickly, trying to fit in new things to do. Our visits to Marrakech are now annual and we definitely use Happy Way Tours each time we go. Yassine is a super caring person, punctual and so knowledgeable. Service and prices are excellent and the choice of tours also varied. If you are in Marrakech, then don't hesitate to contact Yassine via WhatsApp. Highly recommended and hassle free
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Jacqueline
Jan 23, 2023
Wonderful day - What a wonderful day with our good and lovely driver Yassin. He picked us up from our riad in the Medina. We’ve been to a lot of nice places, it was relaxed and nice. He made good prices for us.We had The best lunch ever and made a walk in The mountains to The waterfalls I absolutely recommand this day with Yassin 🤩😍
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Danielamj9347oe
Dec 4, 2022
Unique exprience - Ourika is a very interesting city: from the trails in the mountains, the waterfalls and the restaurants by the riverside, it is undoubtedly a unique experience. A big thank you to our driver Yassin who was very polite, friendly and very helpful, as he also explained a lot of things about the city and culture.
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Tiziana-0123
Nov 18, 2022
Atlas day trip - All perfect! Wonderful trip tasting Moroccan world. A big thank to our driver who has taken us to camel tour and to Ourika waterfall!
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Davidmy5511sl
Oct 20, 2022
An excellent day out. - An excellent day out with an excellent driver. Yassine is a good guy to spend the day with. His car is comfortable and he drives safely but quickly. The tour is a must if you are staying in Marrakech for a few days.
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Sarahmj9960xx
Sep 3, 2022
Solo traveller friendly - As a solo female traveller, feeling safe was a top priority for me. Yassine was super friendly and helpful, taking photos from my trip on the way to the falls and offering to stop whereever I wanted. I ended up getting back in touch for an airport transfer, and Yassine was always on time and helpful with my bags.
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Danielat382
Jun 6, 2022
Great experience with amazing assistance - Great service by Yassine. Very friendly and helpful. We took a group trip to the Ourika Valley, via a pottery making shop, Berber Village and original shop making Argan Oil. We then arrived at the valley, where we were met by a lovely guide who took us up to the waterfalls. Beautiful scenery and a must see whilst in Marrakech. We booked this trip through our hotel, Palm Plaza Hotel & Spa.
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Tiffani_h
Aug 30, 2023
Best for French/Arabic - Not for English speakers - This tour is best for those who speak French/Arabic. The bus driver spoke English but he was not a tour guide. The Berber guide barely spoke English. He'd carry on 5 minute convos with the F/A speakers about something i thought seemed interesting. Then when I asked him to repeat in English, he'd say something silly like "that is for water...look over there that's a Quince tree" I learned nothing about Berber culture other than what I could guess with my eyes. Half of the tour group did not speak F/A so we were all frustrated. The Argan oil mak Women were lovely and had a good English speaking guide but the prices were highly inflated. The riverside restaurant we went to was low quality and very touristy. There were nicer ones further up the river we saw while hiking. As we paid for this ourselves, I feel they could have chosen one of those. The hike was rather strenuous, very steep. I was saddened to see that the waterfall area was filthy - litter and feces everywhere. All in all it felt like i hired a driver, not a tour guide. Somehow it all felt extremely rushed with no time to stop or take photos in the places that were actually scenic, but still arrive back in Marrakech hours past schedule. However, the guides were kind and friendly and they did move my reservation after I got food poisoning on another tour, and the vehicle was comfortable - so I give them stars for that.
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