Sitti Fatma, Ourika Valley. Outstanding views and breathtaking scenerey, and no poluion!! Waterfalls were amazing. Walking up towards the cascades we passed a small hotel/guest house, called Dar Elysha, and the smell of bacon was to much to resist! We had a fantastic full Englih Breakfast, fresh orange juice, tea or coffe for just 49dh (about £4). The hosts Catherine(british... more

We took a 1 day side trip to Ourika from Marrakesh. We had a private driver arranged by our riad. The cost seemed reasonable, 80 euro for the day. He took us to all the standard touristy stuff as he gets kickbacks from the places for shoppers-- but we didn't mind. It was very interesting to see how the Berber... more

If you want to enjoy nature, don't go to Ourika and certainly not to Setti Fatma. Too much people. As it is near Marrakech, lot of tourists go there and also locals. There are nicer places in the Atlas Mountains, where you can relax and enjoy. more

For day trips the Ourika valley was good, a nice degree or three cooler than Marrakech, 3 hours out and 3 back. We went with Sahara Expeditions that can be found just off the main square for 200 Dh pp. A couple of words of warning, our driver asked us if we wanted to stop at various shops en-route, we... more

After 2 or 3 days of brutal exposure to culture shock in Marrakech, most visitors feel they need to take a day trip to exhale and recharge their batteries. A much sought after location is Oureka Valley__ a mountain resort, some 46 kilometers away. It's an easy ride into a quiet and green valley. Most travel agents offer a standard... more

I just spent 5 days in marrakech, was my third visit there in 5 months. I love it! I Made my first trip to the top of the mountain in aurika, and wow urika! together with my fella marwan we went by moped to the port for large taxis and took a taxi along with 4 other people( much cheaper)... more