Ourika valley is located in the high atlas mountains of morocco. it sits thirty kilometers from marrakech in the foothills of the atlas mountains. even though the ourika valley is near the populated marrakech, it is one of the most unspoiled valleys in all of morocco.

the valley is a maze of lush greens within salt mines.

the ourika valley is one of the most beautiful and best persevered valleys in morocco.

the region is without a doubt the perfect tourist destination for people who seek moroccan adventure, discovery, relaxation, and meditation.

 

through ourika valley is the ourika river, which begins in the high atlas mountains and uns down towards marrakech.

the ourika valley is much more than a tourist location since it houses a number of plant species and the rare barbary macaques…

the high atlas walking excursion is great for those who want to see the beautiful splendor of the high atlas mountains without trekking to the summit.

the trek begins at setti fatma where tourists walk for an hour until they are in the heart of the ourika valley.

at this juncture there are waterfalls, which provide a resplendent place to take pictures. a family that lives in the valley often opens their home to visitors who wish to enjoy their surroundings and partake of a meal.