Ourika Valley Waterfalls & Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakech





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Why take this tour?
Leave the busy streets of Marrakech behind and spend a day in the beautiful Atlas Mountains and Ourika Valley. Meet local people, discover Berber culture, walk to the waterfalls with a local guide, enjoy lunch by the river, and experience the mountains at a relaxed pace. A perfect day away from Marrakech for nature, culture and beautiful scenery.
Discover Berber Mountain Life

Visit a traditional Berber house and learn about everyday life, traditions and hospitality in the Atlas Mountains. Meet local people and see a different side of Morocco away from Marrakech.
Hike to the Waterfalls

Meet a local guide from the Ourika Valley and follow a short mountain trail to the waterfalls. Enjoy the fresh air, beautiful scenery and peaceful nature around you.
Explore Local Traditions
Visit a local poetry workshop and, if you’re interested, stop at a women’s argan oil cooperative to learn how traditional Moroccan products are made.
Lunch by the River

After your hike, relax and enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch beside the Ourika River, surrounded by the mountains and valley scenery.
Included
- Private transportation from Marrakech
- Professional driver
- Local guide
- Local hiking guide in the Ourika Valley
- Visit to a traditional Berber house
- Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off
Excluded
- Lunch
- Personal expenses
- Drinks and other optional purchases
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