Easy to access, the Ourika Valley Excursion is the most popular of the High Atlas Valleys. With a few tourist hotels, pretty Berber villages dot the valley, and above all, there is an attractive natural environment where well-being is guaranteed.
You are already in Marrakech and want to explore further; the ideal and closest destination for a wonderful stay is undoubtedly Ourika. Located 40 km from Marrakech, the Ourika Valley allows you to combine the discovery of spectacular nature with a traditional mountain lifestyle.
You can start your stay by visiting Tnin Ourika, a small village that holds a traditional souk every Monday, where the local population can buy everything they need. Then you can visit the Timalizene Gardens, planted mainly with species native to the region, and stop by the Ourika saffron farm, which specializes in producing saffron, before arriving at Setti-Fadma, the last douar 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 climbing along a mountain stream to discover seven waterfalls.