Walking through the area, you can visit the main points of tourist interest:
Setti-Fatma: Excursions to see the Ourika waterfalls are organized from this small village. When you arrive you will have no difficulty finding a tourist guide to make the visit in French.
Ourika Waterfalls: If you like nature, the waterfalls will undoubtedly be the highlight of the excursion. Many people take the opportunity to swim in the river, but as you can imagine, the water is freezing. The first of the waterfalls is easily accessible, while you will have to venture further to access the following ones. You will have to scramble and climb to access some of the parts of the waterfalls, so we advise you to wear suitable footwear.
Traditional Berber houses: This is in theory a visit to the heart of traditional Berber life in the villages of the mountains. Once there you will realize that what is being sold as a typical life experience is really just a theatrical performance for tourists. As a general rule, the father of the family will show you around his house and prepare you a mint tea. As you exit the house, the locals will try to sell you crafted pieces.
Traditional markets: The most popular in the area are those of Ourika (Monday) and Aghbalou (Thursday). If you arrive in the valley from the mountains, in Tahanaout (Tuesday) and Asni (Saturday), you will discover other interesting markets.
How to get to the Ourika Valley
Book an organized excursion: on Visitons Marrakech, you will find organized excursions that pick you up directly at the hotel to take you to the Ourika Valley with an English-speaking tourist guide for only 25 €. Private excursions are also at very affordable prices. You can book your excursion to the Ourika Valley from Marrakech here.
Rent a car: Driving in Morocco is not as easy as it looks and the roads leave something to be desired, especially if you plan to go through mountain roads. If you still want to venture, the GPS will not be too much!
