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Voykit pocket guide · Morocco
Ourika Valley
Do a day trip from Marrakech (≈60 km, 1.5 h total); one night only if you want to stay at a local guesthouse.
Ourika Valley is a short, scenic side‑trip from Marrakech, famous for its waterfalls, Berber villages and women‑run argan co‑ops. Most visitors see the main sights in a half‑day, so a single day is enough; an overnight stay is optional for a relaxed pace.
- Country
- Morocco
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (very hot)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MAD
- Money
- Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD). Hotels, larger restaurants and chain shops take cards; souks, taxis, small cafés, guides and tips are cash.
- Daily spend
- Budget MAD 150–200 excl. bed · Mid MAD 250–350 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Maroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.
- Emergency
- Police 19 · Gendarmerie 177 · Ambulance & fire 15
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 220 V · 50 Hz · European round-pin plugs; bring an adapter for UK or US devices.
- Tipping
- Café: Round up or leave MAD 2–5.; Restaurant: 5–10%.; Porter or bag carrier: MAD 10–20.; Guide, full day: MAD 100–200.; Desert camp staff and driver: MAD 100–200 per day shared.
- Water
- Tap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road. Carry tissue and MAD 2–5 for attendants.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bus L25/L40 (one way) | MAD 7.5 |
| Taxi 45 min ride | MAD 100–150 |
| Meal (platter, soup, dessert) | MAD 120 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- RAK · Marrakech Menara
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Typical fares
- Bus L25/L40 to valley (round trip)
- ≈ MAD 15 total (check)
- Taxi 45 min each way
- ≈ MAD 100–150, negotiate before boarding (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Take ALSA bus L25/L40 (≈7.5 MAD) to the valley, then a 45‑min taxi to Setti Fatma (negotiate fare). Private tours from Marrakech are common; self‑drive is possible on paved roads.
See and do
Known for
- Setti Fatma waterfalls
- Berber villages
- Argan oil co‑operatives
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Setti Fatma waterfalls | Bus to valley (≈7.5 MAD) + 45 min taxi; total ≈1 h door‑to‑door | ≈1 h |
| Berber villages & argan co‑ops | Same bus/taxi route; stop at villages en route | ≈1–1.5 h total |
Sleep
- Moorish House
- Guesthouse in Aghmat, €50 per night, basic amenities
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much does it cost? | بشحال؟bshhal? |
| Thank you | شكراshukran |
| Where is the bathroom? | فين الحمام؟fin l‑ḥammām? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Salam alaykum' and a handshake; hand on heart after; avoid: Offering a hand to a woman first unless she does
- Eating: Right hand, bread as your spoon; avoid: Refusing all food at a home
- Bargaining: Smile, take your time, walk away kindly; avoid: Naming a price you will not pay
- Dress: Shoulders and knees covered in medinas and villages; avoid: Beachwear away from the beach
- Photos: Ask and accept no; avoid: Photographing women or children without consent
- Ramadan: Eat discreetly indoors in daytime; avoid: Snacking on the street
Scams and watch-outs
- Grande taxis require fare negotiation; confirm price before boarding.
- Souvenir stalls often overprice; ask for prices up front.
- Rope bridges can be slippery when wet; watch your step.
Generally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic on narrow roads and negotiate taxi fares clearly.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ourika Valley yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Setti Fatma waterfalls
- Berber villages
- Argan oil co‑operatives
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Ourika Valley coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Ourika Valley, revision 5238685 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5238685
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/ourika-valley). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.