Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech

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Escape the hustle and bustle of Marrakech for a day and explore the stunning Ourika Valley in the Moroccan High Atlas. This preserved valley is a perfect destination for a day trip, offering breathtaking landscapes of vast green meadows, traditional Berber villages, and cascading waterfalls.

Highlights:

Witness the production of argan oil, known as "liquid gold," at a local cooperative

Visit Tnin Ourika, one of the largest Berber souks in the area, where locals gather once a week to trade goods

Explore the charming Berber village of Setti Fatma, a popular summer retreat for Marrakech residents

Discover the seven cascading waterfalls of Setti Fatma with a local guide, or simply relax at one of the riverbank cafes and take in the stunning views of the High Atlas Mountains

Indulge in a traditional lunch at a local restaurant in Setti Fatma

Visit a cooperative of women producing argan oil and learn about their traditional techniques

Planning:

Your full-day excursion to Ourika Valley will start at 9:00 AM with a scenic drive through the Houz Plains. First, you will stop at a local cooperative to witness the production of argan oil and learn about its various uses, including in cosmetics.

Next, you will visit Tnin Ourika, one of the largest Berber souks in the area, where you can explore the local market and witness the bustling activity of locals trading goods.

After that, follow the winding Ourika river and arrive at the charming Berber village of Setti Fatma. Here, you can explore the village on foot with a local guide and discover the seven cascading waterfalls of Setti Fatma or relax at one of the riverbank cafes and take in the stunning views of the High Atlas Mountains.

You can indulge in a traditional lunch at a local restaurant in Setti Fatma, overlooking the river. After lunch, visit a cooperative of women producing argan oil and learn about their traditional techniques.

As the day winds down, you will make your way back to Marrakech, arriving late in the afternoon.