Marrakech: Ourika Valley Day Trip with Lunch and Waterfalls – Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

EXPERIENCE

Discover the Ourika Valley on this full-day tour from Marrakech. Visit a women’s argan oil cooperative, enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch, and hike to the Ourika Valley waterfalls.

Start with pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech and drive through the Atlas Mountains towards Ourika Valley. Stop to take in panoramic views and photograph the landscape.

Stop at a local women’s argan oil cooperative. Learn about the traditional methods of extracting argan oil and the significance of this product to the local economy. Purchase argan oil-based products if you wish.

Continue the drive into the heart of Ourika Valley, passing through several traditional Berber villages. Stop for a brief walking tour of a village, meeting locals and experiencing their culture and way of life.

Enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch at a restaurant along the riverbank. Relax by the river, soak in the views of the mountains, and enjoy a menu of Moroccan salads, tagine (chicken, or vegetarian), couscous, and seasonal fruits for dessert.

Begin a guided hike from the village of Setti Fatma to the Ourika Valley waterfalls. The hike takes about 1-2 hours depending on the pace, leading to refreshing waterfalls with beautiful views. Enjoy time at the waterfalls, take photos, and cool off.

After the hike, enjoy a coffee or mint tea at a nearby café before heading back to Marrakech. Stop for photos along the way before being dropped off back at your accommodation.

HIGHLIGHTS

Discover the Ourika Valley on a day trip from Marrakech
Visit a local women’s argan oil cooperative and learn about the oil extraction
Enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch at a restaurant along the riverbank
Take a guided hike to the Ourika Valley waterfalls and cool off in the water
Stop at a local village and meet the locals to learn about their culture

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