Day trip to Ourika Valley - trekking in morocco

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Day Trip to Ourika Valley - 1 Day

Ourika valley is one of the most popular destinations for foreign tourists as well as for Moroccans. The road from Marrakech to the valley is bordered by gardens, palm and fruit trees, small villages, Berber houses. In the valley itself, the Ourika River descends from the High Atlas, passing by Asguine, Aghbalou, Oulmes and finally the village of Setti Fatma ...

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EQUIPMENT

Price: Available on Request

Activities: Trekking

Altitude Height: 2000m

Destination: High Atlas

Duration: 1 Day

Level: Moderate

Mode of Travel:Walking

No. of Pax : Minimum 2 pax

Seasons :All year round

Trip Departure: Private date

DAY 1: Marrakech - Setti Fatma - Walk to Waterfalls - Marrakech.

Along the road through this unspoilt and charming valley, scattered at intervals are series of tiny hamlets, interspersed by a few summer homes. The valley is Berber populated and feels quiet different from the country’s urban life.

The souk of Ourika is a small road side village which hosts a weekly Berber market on Mondays. This area is famed for it’s pottery and it’s varied samples of minerals and crystals.

Highlights of what you will live, see and experience in This day trip - excursion from Marrakech to Ourika Valley :

Cost Available on Request

COST COVERS:

· Transport from and back to Marrakech

· Tea & Lunch

· Experienced & professional Tour Guide

COST DOES NOT COVER:

· Travel inssurance

· Personal Clothing/Gears for the trekking

· Tipsfor Nepalese staffs.

· Soft drinks & Water

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Essential Equipments:

Good walking boots and socks
Shoes - change for evenings
Water, carried by camel
Water bottle or camel back (recommended)
Water purification e.g. iodine
Day sack/backpack
Sleeping bag (3-4 season); plus thermal liner in winter
Scarf to wrap around your head in a sandstorm
Personal items: towel, sunscreen, wet wipes, loo roll
Toiletries that are eco-friendly e.g. soap, shampoo etc.
Small First Aid Kit e.g. insect repellent, plasters, meds
Sunglasses.
Torch/Flashlight and spare batteries e.g. head torch
Fleece (summer)
Layers, windproof jacket (autumn-spring)
Hat for summer and warm beanie for winter plus gloves
Thermal underwear (autumn-spring)
Penknife (useful)
Trail snacks
Zip-Up bags for camera etc
Long baggy trousers for camel trekking
Sarongs have many us
Meals: You will have the opportunity to enjoy typically Moroccan meals (tajine, couscous,.). Fresh products, canned food as a complement, meat bought in the mountains. Picnic or salads for lunch, hot ready-cooked meals for dinner.
We use a big tent to preparing the meals, and a mess tent to eat. The water flows out from the mountains is very pure but you should treat it otherwise to use bottle water instead of water from the sourse .

Travel inside of morocco: For transfers between Marrakech and the starting or end point of the hike, we use minibuses or four-wheel drive vehicles or taxis depends on size of the group. During the days of the trek , mules or camels carry the luggage.
The Tour Prices Depends On Different Factor