Atlas Mountains Ourika valley Day Tour from Marrakech

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About this activity

This extraordinary excursion to the Atlas Mountains and Berber villages is a unique chance to discover the hidden parts of the Berber culture. Your hand-picked local guide will ensure you get under the skin of the area you are visiting. You will visit the hand-made Argan oil cooperative run entirely by women to support divorced or unemployed women in the local region. Then continue and have the chance to try a very authentic lunch at a local Berber house, then drive back to Marrakech.

Activity Highlights:

Exploration of Berber villages and learning about local culture.
The discovery of a handcrafted Argan oil cooperative.
A lush, green oasis in the Atlas Mountains' foothills.
Rapid-flowing rivers that slash through mountain valleys
A traditional Berber lunch in a local Berber house.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 17 people
People per booking: 1–17
Guide: Arabic, English, French
Operated by: Arwa-Travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–10 years) · Youth (11–15 years) · Adults (16–50 years) · Seniors (51–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Ideal Small-group tour maximum of 7 persons
Included: Local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: English speaking driver
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off by a modern comfortable van

Not included

Not included: personal purchasees
Not included: Tip for drivers
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

High Atlas Mountains

2 hours

after picking you up we will drive all along the Ourika river and enjoy the breathtaking high atlas mountains.
Ourika

2 hours

When we reach Ourika valley we will visit the ladies Argan cooperative where the berber ladies extract the famous and REAL Argan oil, then meet a local guide that will guide and help you discovering breath taking waterfalls and stunning views.
Aghmat

Passing by

we will drive by authentic villages

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Club Les Almoravides Hotel
Alkhayma Medina
Riad Tofaha
Riad Jo
Riad Contessa
Riad Darna and breakfast
Riad SofYan & Spa
Riad Eva
Riad Oasis Du Desert Boutique Hotel & SPA
Riad Dardar
Riad El Khaeir Piscine Hammam & Spa
Riad Dar Chacha

and 1,039 more pickup points

We pick up our guests from the nearest accessible point to their riads in the old town and from their hotel in the new town.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
Operated by a multi-lingual guide
Walking shoes or sneakers are recommended.
A minimum of two people is required for this tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is only one person booked onto the tour. In this case will be offered an alternative or full refund
Meeting Point:
Hotels and riads located in central Marrakec
If you are staying inside the Medina, your pickup will be at the closest point accessible to vehicles (this may involve a short walk