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Ourika Valley: Traditional Berber Experience
Embark on a scenic adventure to Ourika from Marrakesh. Explore the local souk, enjoy a traditional Berber lunch, visit an aromatic garden, and learn about the culinary uses of saffron.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Ourika - This is one of the best day trips we offer where you discover the Berber countryside in a large part of the high atlas range. Stunning panoramic views of the peaks including the highest one in North Africa “Toubkal“. Meet Berber people and learn about their daily life.
after a local visit of the souk, we climb a scenic road where we will make some stops for photos and some information about the area and its inhabitants. we follow the reliefs down to the lush green valley of Ourika. arriving in a small authentic village where we will enjoy the feeling of this environment and sit for a traditional Berber lunch with a local family. After we continue along the green valley to visit an aromatic garden specializing in growing Safran “ an optional visit with entry fees, five euros per person” . it is an ideal location to learn about this mythical spice and its culinary uses. Taste a cup of tea prepared carefully with aromatic plants including Safran and leave the garden to set off back to Marrakech.
What's Included
- Local mountain guide fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Hotel pick up and drop off Service
- Professional driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Lunche and drinks
- Gratuities and Personal expenses
Additional Information
after a local visit of the souk, we climb a scenic road where we will make some stops for photos and some information about the area and its inhabitants. we follow the reliefs down to the lush green valley of Ourika. arriving in a small authentic village where we will enjoy the feeling of this environment and sit for a traditional Berber lunch with a local family. After we continue along the green valley to visit an aromatic garden specializing in growing Safran
an optional visit with entry fees, five euros per person . it is an ideal location to learn about this mythical spice and its culinary uses. Taste a cup of tea prepared carefully with aromatic plants including Safran and leave the garden to set off back to Marrakech.
- IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to this critical period that we are facing this season (of COVID 19 ( CORONA VIROUS ) ) -GREEN PALMS TRANSPORT is following the highest standard of health protection. -be sure that the chairs of our cars and buses, door handles, steering wheel, shifter, seatbelt buckles, and other surfaces you touch the most are all clean and sterilized, because All our cars and buses will be cleaned and washed with alcohol and Vinegar after each transfer. ; so the smell inside the cars will be strong “SAFETY FIRST”. -All our drivers have extensive experience caring for travelers, and widely knowledge about emergency situations. -Our team Is ready anytime anywhere to offer the best service ever. We are still counting on your understanding to overcome this critical period and we are optimistic that everything will be fine soon.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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85marykayh
Sep 20, 2024
Life changing! - I was traveling with my 84 year old mother who can’t walk long distances and Ahmed tailored the trip to us and our ability level. He took us to an Argan oil factory, an amazing lunch with incredible views, snacks by the water where my mom sat while I hiked up the mountain to the Ourika falls. He stopped on the side of the road to allow me to take pictures, helped my mom by holding onto her arm, opened the door for us every time, told us all about what we were driving by, and had a smile the whole time. My mom wouldn’t have been able to experience any of that without Ahmed and his amazing driving skills. I will be coming back with my 3 children and he is going to take us into the Sahara. The things we saw and experienced will stay with us forever and the time I was able to spend with my mom because of Ahmed is priceless.
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342yanisl
Jun 24, 2024
Amazing stay in Ourika! - We wanted to thank you for this incredible experience in the heart of the Berber region.
The transport was impeccable: Ahmed is a real pilot who knows how to set the mood!
The guide was also very professional, and very friendly: we learned a lot on that day.
The meal was amazing, very complete and delicious!
The activities on offer are worth a visit, not to be missed! We learn a lot while contemplating breathtaking landscapes.
We wish you many beautiful things for the future, and thank you again!
Yanis & Charlotte
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Robert_r
May 28, 2024
Magical mountains great value - Wonderful full day out excellent value. The mountains were so beautiful. Our driver Ahmed was knowledgeable & great company, the ride was very comfortable, & the guide he booked for our walk (climb almost!) Ismael was so considerate. After the hike we finished with a lovely riverside meal. I would recommend this trip to any walker.
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W8935xhrobertr
May 27, 2024
An unforgetable day - This was an excellent trip, our driver Ahmed Imouyah took us in comfort from our. Marrakesh hotel through the city, then farmlands and up into the mountains. He was a good guide and answered all of our questions about what we saw, and berber and Moroccan culture and history too. We must also thank our Guide for the hike up to the waterfalls, Ismail who was very kind, patient and well informed also. The scenery was amazing and we would recommend this trip to anyone who likes to walk.
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