Ourika Valley – Marrakech
Places to visit · Ourika · Marrakech
About this place
Following the course of the Ourika river, you can admire the magnificent landscape of the High Atlas, totally different from that of Marrakech. What to see in Ourika As you explore the area, you can visit the main points of tourist interest: Setti-Fatma: Excursions to see the Ourika waterfalls are organised from this small village. On arrival you will have no difficulty finding a tour guide to carry out the visit in French.
Ourika Waterfalls: If you love nature, the waterfalls will undoubtedly be the highlight of the excursion. Many people take the opportunity to swim in the river, but you will no doubt guess, the water is freezing. The first of the waterfalls is easily accessible, whilst you will need to venture further to reach the following ones.
You will have to scramble and climb to access some parts of the waterfalls, so we advise you to wear suitable shoes. Traditional Berber houses: This is in theory a visit to the heart of traditional Berber life in the mountain villages. Once there you will realise that what is sold to you as an experience of typical life is in reality just a theatrical performance for tourists.
As a general rule the father of the family will show you around his house and prepare you a mint tea. On leaving the house, the inhabitants will try to sell you handcrafted items. Traditional markets: The most popular in the area are those of Ourika (Monday) and Aghbalou (Thursday).
If you arrive in the valley coming from the mountains, at Tahanaout (Tuesday) and Asni (Saturday), you will discover other interesting markets.
Where it is
Valée d'Ourika, Marrakech, Maroc
Its reputation elsewhere
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Magnifique découverte de la Vallée de l’Ourika ! C’est un endroit magique, dépaysant et vraiment apaisant. Il faut penser à se couvrir si l’on mange près de l’eau, car il peut faire frais, mais cela vaut largement le détour. Les paysages sont superbes et l’expérience est inoubliable. Je recommande vivement !
Très belle escapade à la Vallée de l’Ourika!
Les paysages sont magnifiques, avec la rivière, les montagnes et la nature tout autour, c’est vraiment dépaysant et reposant. Une vraie pause loin de l’agitation de Marrakech.
On a adoré se balader, profiter de l’air frais et découvrir les petits coins le long de la vallée.
Cet endroit est magnifique. Loin de la chaleur de Marrakech. Ne pas raté la petite balade jusqu aux cascades. Prévoir des baskets car il y a beaucoup de personnes qui font la balade en claquette ou tong. C est accessible à tous. Voir les singes dans leur état naturel c est tellement beau.
Excursion prise sur get your guide, c'était magique, endroit magnifique ! Il ne faut pas avoir de problème physique, il y a une petite grimpette de 200m de dénivelé sur des rochers mais vraiment à faire 🤩
Avec en plus la visite d'une coopérative de femmes fabriquant de l'huile d'argan.
Très belle expérience, profitez à plus de 1500 m d'altitude des merveilles de la nature avec de belles cascades d'une fraîcheur chatoyante
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