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Ourika Valley
Do a day trip from Marrakech (≈60 km (37 mi), 1.5 h total); one night only if you want to stay at a local guesthouse.Do a day trip from Marrakech (≈37 mi (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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MAD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (very hot)
- Airport
- RAK
- Nights
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ourika Valley19 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ourika Valley, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Moroccan dirham (MAD).Morocco-wide
- SIM or eSIMMaroc Telecom, Orange and inwi sell tourist SIMs at airports and shops with a passport; 20–50 GB costs about MAD 100–200.Morocco-wide
- Tap waterTap water is treated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; carry water in the south.Morocco-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10%.Morocco-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Morocco-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic on narrow roads and negotiate taxi fares clearly.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat toilets in older cafés and on the road.Morocco-wide
- Emergency numbers19 police · 177 Gendarmerie · 15 ambulance & fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidayscheckFriday midday prayers slow business; many shops shut on Eid holidays; museums often close one day a week (usually Tuesday — check).Morocco-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportRAK Marrakech Menara.
- Getting aroundTake ALSA bus L25/L40 (≈7.5 MAD) to the valley, then a 45‑min taxi to Setti Fatma (negotiate fare).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 45 min ridenegotiatedMAD 100–150
- Metro or bus rideBus L25/L40 (one way)checkMAD 7.5
- Budget bedPrivate room in a riad or guesthouse, a night, per roomMAD 300
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (Moorish House style), a night, per roomMAD 500
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (Moorish House style), a night, per roomMAD 600
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MAD 150 · Mid MAD 300 · High MAD 500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- RAK Marrakech Menara
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jul (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ourika Valley: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
0 rd
Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
- Marrakech full guide32 km (20 mi)20 mi (32 km) north-west of Ourika Valley
From Marrakech: Grand taxi or car 1–1.5 h · Half or full day
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Setti Fatma waterfalls
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus to valley (≈7.5 MAD) + 45 min taxi; total ≈1 h door‑to‑door
Main attraction; easy walk to falls.
Berber villages & argan co‑ops
goDoor to door: ≈1–1.5 h total
Same bus/taxi route; stop at villages en route
Visit women‑run co‑ops; small purchase possible.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Moorish House
Guesthouse in Aghmat, €50 per night, basic amenities
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MAD 150–200 excl. bed
- Mid
- MAD 250–350 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (Moorish House style)1 × 1 night × MAD 500 | MAD 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MAD 300 | MAD 600 |
| Bus L25/L40 round trip2 × MAD 15 · check | MAD 30 |
| Taxi to Setti Fatma (negotiated, one way)1 × MAD 150 · check | MAD 150 |
| Meal (platter, soup, dessert)2 × MAD 120 · check | MAD 240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MAD 152 |
| Trip total≈ MAD 836 per person per day, bed included | MAD 1,672 |
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Prices of common things
| Bus L25/L40 (one way)check | MAD 7.5 |
| Taxi 45 min ridenegotiated | MAD 100–150 |
| Meal (platter, soup, dessert)check | MAD 120 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 19
- Gendarmerie
- 177
- Ambulance & fire
- 15
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سير ليا لهاذ العنوانPlease take me to this address
Emergency
- Police19
- Gendarmerie177
- Ambulance & fire15
Embassy
US consulate in Casablanca; Moroccan embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus L25/L40 to valley (round trip): ≈ MAD 15 total (check)
- Taxi 45 min each way: ≈ MAD 100–150, negotiate before boarding (check)
Say or show
- بشحال؟ — How much does it cost? (bshhal?)
- شكرا — Thank you (shukran)
- فين الحمام؟ — Where is the bathroom? (fin l‑ḥammām?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ourika Valley. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (very hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Moorish House for a relaxed pace.
- Arrange a private driver from Marrakech for flexible timing.
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