Marrakech: Discover the Ourika Valley and Ancient Berber Traditions

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Marrakech’s Ourika Valley and discover the ancient Berber traditions that have been preserved for centuries. Explore the picturesque landscapes, visit an Argan Oil Cooperative, experience the Berber way of life, and marvel at the stunning waterfalls of Setti Fatma.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ourika - The Ourika Valley is the perfect place for a day trip to the gates of Marrakech, but it is a unique place and many other things to seduce you. Take the Atlas road and cross the magnificent landscapes between immensities of green meadows and authentic Berber villages of the 16th and 17th centuries. If you want to take this tour on a Monday, you will even have the chance to stop in a souk located by the road.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

The Ourika Valley is a beautiful region between the Atlas Mountains, famous for its fortified houses built of clay and straw, inhabited by a Berber population that existed in Morocco for thousands of years and which have remained intact . their customs and traditions over time. Our 1st stop will be an extraordinary panoramic view over the green fields of vegetables and cereals, fodder and olives, which is a typical product of the valley. Folks, there will be a stop at the Argan Oil Cooperative to get a full explanation on how these Berber women act to crack argan nuts by hand and clamp them between two special stones, the technique that they have been using for centuries. Then, visit a Berber house and meet these owners to get an idea of their way of life and finally head to the waterfalls of Setti Fatma.

Location
Ourika
Cancellation Policy

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

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Philippd875
Aug 14, 2024
Drives within and Marrakesh and between Marrakesh and Essaouira - We greatly enjoyed our trips with Hicham. He is very reliable and helpful and takes very good care of his guests. We also appreciated the nice conversations in the car and the circumspect driving-style !
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Explore35307007589
Aug 4, 2024
Just excellent as a guide ❤️ - Thank you again for your welcome on our arrival. you were available and listening to what we wanted to discover in Marrakech. your advice and orientations, allowed us to spend a full weekend. we will return soon. A thousand thanks.
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Deshneev
Jul 11, 2024
Beautiful Berber mountain excursion lead by a great and amazing Guide! - Amazing trip! Hicham picked us up from our Riad and while driving to our first destination he shared lots of local knowledge with us which made us understand the culture even better. First stop was at a women's cooperation where we enjoyed a nice breakfast with the infamous Moroccan mint tea (must try!). After that we went inside where the women showed us how they distract argan oil and use it for food and beauty products. We then proceeded to visit an original Berber home where a family member showed us how they live. A real eye opener and amazing experience. We then proceeded to village where we took a walk to visit the first waterfall (of 7). The walk was amazing. We were enchanted by the little restaurants situated along the river, all the way up to the waterfall. After that we enjoyed a lunch literally next to the river. Hicham is such a lovely person and he treated our daughter like a true princess. He even bought her a beautiful ring. We can't recommend this excursion and Hicham enough. He truly was a great guide and catered for our every needs! I highly recommend this excursion and experience!
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Daytrip08328149855
Mar 17, 2024
Excellent service with a warm welcome! Trusted professional. - We had Icham for the airport-Riad Djemanna shuttles but also for the excursion to the Ourika valley with a stop for a Berber carpet! What a nice meeting with a professional and so personable driver! Smiling and excellent company. We recommend it with great pleasure! Bravo and long life to HC Tours. A big thank you for your welcome!! Nicolas the “great” 😉 with his wife
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Tomsk108dr
Feb 22, 2024
Great trip - Great trip. We were picked up from our hotel. We saw lots of interesting scenery around Marrakech. The driver took us to a shop that sold Argan oil, and we learnt about how it is made. He bought us mint tea in a lovely cafe (highly recommend the tea). We visited a Berber house and learnt more about their culture. In the valley itself we were taken to a riverside restaurant where we had an amazing lunch. We then walked further into the village to explore the waterfalls. Driver went out of his way to find us some camels to look at too. Great trip, fab driver.
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