Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains Excursion

This trip is a great introduction to exploring the beauty of Toubkal National Park and the charm of Berber villages.

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Overview

Prices from
£60 pp

Duration
1 days

Difficulty
Challenging

Availability
All year

Itinerary

Day 1 - Ourika Valley - Akhlij - Ait Elkak Valley

Departure from your hotel at 10:00 a.m. for a scenic drive to Ourika Valley. We will first stop at Ourika Center to enjoy a coffee while taking in the stunning views of the olive groves and surrounding landscape. Next, we will head to the village of Akhlij to visit a local pottery workshop.

Afterward, we will continue to the last village of Ourika, where we will take a 30-minute walk to explore the refreshing waterfalls. We will pause for some fresh orange juice before heading back down to meet the car.

From there, we will drive down the valley, turning left to enter the Ait Elkak Valley. We will enjoy lunch at a local home before crossing one of the oldest forests in the Atlas Mountains. We will plan to return to your hotel by 4:00 p.m., with plenty of stops along the way for photos.

What's Included / Not Included?

Included

  • Private transport
  • Tour guide
  • Lunch
  • Tea break

What's Not Included

    Accommodation

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What do I need to bring?
    • Luggage bag (easy to carry by porters or mules)

    • Small backpack (for daily essentials)

    • Walking shoes (for treks)

    • Sandals

    • Hat (for trekking)

    • Gloves (for winter treks)

    • Sunglasses

    • Sunscreen

    • Double socks

    • 2 pairs of walking pants

    • Fleece jacket

    • Rain jacket

    • Rain pants

    • First aid kit (for trekking)

    • Warm jacket

    • Ski boots (for ski touring)

    • CamelBak or hydration system

    • Water purification tablets (for treks)

    • Personal medication (may be difficult to find in Moroccan pharmacies)

    • Head torch

    • Personal travel insurance


    Note: If you need to rent any equipment from our shop, please email us in advance.

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    Please let us know what date you would like to start your trek and how many people are in your group. We will send you a quote as soon as possible.