Private day trip · Marrakech
Ourika Valley
Departing from Marrakech, with a private driver and vehicle for your whole group.
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Day trip overview
Less than two hours from Marrakech, the Ourika Valley unfolds red-earth villages, cultivated terraces and a river flowing down from the High Atlas.
The drive takes about 35 min each way, with around 3 h of free time on site. Your driver adapts the breaks to your pace.
Highlights
- Berber villages clinging to the slopes
- Terraces, orchards and gardens on the valley floor
- Tea break in a traditional house
- Lunch by the river
How the day unfolds
Departure from Marrakech
Your driver picks you up at your accommodation at the agreed time, with a vehicle reserved for your group.
The valley road
Your driver leaves the Haouz plain and follows the Ourika river upstream, with photo stops at the finest viewpoints.
Berber village and mint tea
Visit a hamlet and stop at a local home to understand the rammed-earth architecture and the farming life of the valley.
Lunch by the water
Restaurant terraces overlook the river: a simple, fresh meal, far from the heat of Marrakech.
Return
Back to the agreed address in Marrakech, about 6 hours after departure.
In pictures
Included and not included
Included
- Professional driver and private vehicle for the day
- Fuel, tolls and taxes
- Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech
- Scenic stops on request
- Return to the agreed address
Not included
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance tickets to sites
- Activities on site (quad bike, camel ride, boat…)
- Local guide (on request, depending on the site)
- Tips
Practical information
- Starting point
- Your hotel, riad or address in Marrakech
- Departure time
- To be agreed: we recommend an early start
- What to bring
- Water, a hat, comfortable shoes, a light jacket
- Children
- Welcome; a child or baby seat is free on request
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 h before departure
- Driver's language
- French, with English and Arabic depending on the driver
- Bring closed shoes if you plan to walk to the waterfalls.
- On Mondays, the Tnine-Ourika market livens up the valley.
The price by vehicle
These prices cover the complete private day trip for the group, not a price per person.
Frequently asked questions
Is the day trip price per person?
No. The price covers the private vehicle for the group shown, including driver, fuel and the planned mileage.
Are meals, tickets and activities included?
No, they are extra and paid on site. Private transport, however, is included from departure to return.
Can the itinerary be adapted?
Yes, panoramic stops and the pace of the day are arranged with your driver. For a longer tour, ask for a tailor-made itinerary.
Where does the day trip start?
From your hotel, riad or address in the departure city shown, with return to the agreed address.
