Ourika Valley Setti Fatma waterfalls
Morocco’s Ourika Valley is one of the most charming places to visit if you’re looking for a one-day excursion from Marrakech to escape the heat or are in need to go for a long hike. The Ourika Valley is located just an hour outside the heart of Marrakech and boasts lush green gardens, several lakes and the famous Setti Fatma Waterfalls.
Ourika is cultivated by palm and fruit trees. The hidden secrets of Morocco’s Ourika Valley are it’s Setti Fatma seven Waterfalls and the local musicians who appear form no where and perform for those visiting while they dine in small auberges or enjoy a picnic lunch by a stream.
Ourika Valley singers woman clapping
The local musicians in the Ourika Valley are Berber and perform collectively together playing ahidus (drumming) and often use a lute as well. The Berber musicians sing and sound of taourirt (a roll of the tong often heard at Moroccan festivities and weddings) as they serenade their guests quietly.
Ourika Valley singers with Hadous drummers
The Setti Fatma Waterfalls are also a favorite weekend resort retreat for many Marrakshis and it is therefore all a livelier place to visit.
The Ourika Valley boasts views of high green terraces that surround the Atlas peaks alongside rock village foothills. In the spring the Ourika Valley has wet meadows and daffodils that grow among other unique flora and fauna.
Ourika Valley wheat machine demonstration
On a journey to the Ourika Valley one must not miss the opportunity to have tea and fresh baked bread with a Berber family. If a full exploration is needed, visitors can even take a local cooking class and visit the traditional Berber families local wheat machines that are used to grind semolina from scratch for bread and couscous.
When visiting the Ourika Valley it is best done by 4×4 as the rocky and hilly roads enable you to explore. There are several ways to get to Ourika from Marrakech however considering a private or group tour is best since taxis tend to not offer Moroccan English speaking driver or guide.
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