Excursion to the Ourika Valley from Marrakech

Easily accessible, the Ourika Valley is the most popular excursion in the High Atlas Mountains. With a few tourist hotels, charming Berber villages dot the valley, and above all, captivating natural surroundings offer a truly relaxing experience.
If you're already in Marrakech and want to explore further, Ourika is undoubtedly the ideal and closest destination for a wonderful stay. Located 40 km from Marrakech, the Ourika Valley allows you to combine the discovery of spectacular scenery with a traditional mountain lifestyle.

You can begin your stay by visiting Tnin Ourika. This small village holds a traditional souk every Monday, allowing the local population to buy everything they need. Next, you can visit the Timalizene Gardens, planted mainly with species native to the region, and then stop by the Ourika saffron farm, which specializes in producing saffron. Finally, you can arrive in Setti-Fadma, the last village accessible by paved road. This charming little village is the most beautiful in the region and the starting point for many excursions into the surrounding mountains. The most popular and easiest hike involves following a mountain stream to discover seven waterfalls.