A day excursion to the picturesque village of Ourika Valley will include several hikes and climbs. The standard mountain hike that leads to seven waterfalls may be a flat-out experience. Ourika is located in the lower High Atlas areas, 60 kilometers from Marrakech. Its many Berber settlements make it one of the most popular destinations for day trips from Marrakech.
If you love nature, the waterfalls will undoubtedly be the highlight of the visit. Many people take the opportunity to swim in the river, but you will doubtless suspect that the water is icy. The first of the waterfalls are easily accessible, but you will have to venture further to access the following ones. You will have to climb and climb to access some of the waterfalls, so we advise you to put on appropriate shoes.
In theory, this is a visit to the heart of traditional Berber life in mountain villages. Once there, you will realize that what you experience as a typical life experience is actually a theatrical spectacle for tourists. As a rule, the father shows you around his house and prepares a mint tea.
The most popular traditional weekly markets in the area are Ourika (Monday) and Aghbalou (Thursday). If you arrive in the valley from the mountains, Tahanaout (Tuesday) and Asni (Saturday), you will discover other interesting markets.
Amazing landscapes, amazing roads, and charming traditional villages make the Ourika Valley, one of the most popular excursions in Marrakech; enjoy the beautiful landscapes and a guided hike to the 7 waterfalls. Following the course of the Ourika River, you can admire the magnificent landscape of the High Atlas, totally different from that of Marrakech, and browse the scenery and breathtaking High Atlas. Visit a Berber family and discover the lives of local people, visit weekly Berber markets where locals meet once a week. Enjoy a guided hike to visit the 7 waterfalls of the Ourika Valley.
