Marrakech Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains Day Trip with Lunch

rrakesh and escape the city's hustle and bustle for a day. The Ourika Valley is the closest day trip from Marrakesh, but its appeal extends beyond its convenience. As you drive towards the Atlas Mountains, you'll enjoy the stunning scenery of green meadows and authentic 16th and 17th-century Berber villages. If you take your tour on a Monday, you can also visit a roadside souk.

Marvel at the labor of the Berbers who hoisted materials to build small houses on the mountains and work the terraces in a challenging environment. Continue along the palm tree valley, following the Ourika River. Fruit trees, tiny hamlets, riverside restaurants, and the summer homes of the wealthy will capture your attention. Visit Setti Fatma to experience the refreshing waters. Experience a tasty meal pn a riverside restaurant. Feel the spray on your face as you cool down from the African heat, joining the locals of Marrakech who have made it their favorite weekend retreat.