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Mountain Thrills: Climbing in Ourika Valley
Suppose you get out of the hub of the city and go straight to the great mountains. Surely, you experience the thrill of it since this Trip To Morocco is the kind of adventure. You are soon in Climbing in Ourika valley which is a beautiful part of the Atlas Mountains Tour. As such, you see the massive rocks you are going to climb today. Besides, it is a fun and exclusive experience in your Trips In Morocco.
This amazing day of Climbing in Ourika is ideal when you are fond of action. All the ropes and gear are taught to you by a professional guide on how to use safely. As a matter of fact, you are ready to challenge yourself and achieve new heights without much effort. Then, it is possible to overcome the rock face which is accompanied by breathtaking scenes and a massive feeling of achievement. Therefore, this Atlas Mountains Day Trip From Marrakech desert tour will be an unforgettable Morocco Tours experience.
Plan Itinerary Plan Itinerary: Climbing in Ourika Valley Adventure
This day-long agenda is sure to guarantee that you have a thrilling, secure, yet arranged Atlas Mountains Day Trip From Marrakech.
Morning: Journey and Acclimatization
8:00 AM: Hotel Pickup and Mountain drive
To begin with, your amiable driver of Morocco Desert Tours collects you at the entrance of your hotel at Marrakech. You therefore wake up to your exciting day without stress. Then, you have a breathtaking tour of one hour trip to Ourika Valley which is a renowned section of the Atlas Mountains Tour. And the perspectives of the foothills are at once astounding.
9:30 AM: Safety Briefing and Arrival
You reach the gorgeous Ourika Valley climbing area. Then you are introduced to your qualified, professional climbing guide. Thus, your guide provides you with an in-depth safety orientation and trains you on how to use every rope and the special equipment. Indeed, one should never touch the rock before the safety.
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Midday: The Climb and Lunch
10:00 AM: Start Your Climb
It is like a party as you wear your harness and begin climbing it! Right after this, your guide will assist you in the first rock face where he will teach you the best methods. Furthermore, you sense that your power and concentration are increasing as you ascend the mountain higher and higher. Therefore, this difficult experience is a real attraction of your Trip To Morocco.
1:00 PM: Picnic Lunch Break
You stop your adventure in Climbing in Ourika and take a good rest. Besides that, you have a picnic lunch (not included, you should carry your own) by the picturesque river. So, you rest and enjoy the view of the mountain that looks spectacular and fresh and proceed with the climbing process.
Afternoon: Attack and Retaliation
2:00 PM: Climb the Next Level
You then have lunch and then take on another equally exciting climbing route. Then, you apply the new skills that you have gained to overcome the new part of the rock. It is true that the best views of the whole valley are received at the summit. Therefore, you have a massive feeling of achievement by this action-packed Marrakesh Day Trip.
4:00 PM: Pack Up and Departure
The climbing is complete, and you take off your equipment. Then off you bid your great guide existence. Your driver then picks you up and then you are on a smooth ride back to the city.
5:30 PM: Hotel Drop-off
The next thing is that you are safely and comfortably returned to your Marrakech hotel. You are bringing wonderful memories about your surviving and triumphant mountain climbing experience!
Key Highlights: Climbing in Ourika Valley
Here are 8 exciting things you will see and do on this adventure day:
- Travel quickly from Marrakech desert tours to the beautiful Ourika Valley.
- Learn to use professional ropes and safety climbing gear easily.
- Practice climbing techniques with a very expert local guide.
- Feel the thrill of reaching the top of the rock face.
- Enjoy spectacular, wide-open views of the valley.
- Challenge your physical strength and mind today effectively.
- Breathe the fresh, clean mountain air and relax easily.
- Capture incredible photos of the huge, stunning mountains.
Experience Details: Climbing in Ourika
Included
- Comfortable, round-trip transport from your Marrakech hotel.
- Expert, certified climbing guide service for the day safely.
- All necessary safety equipment: ropes, helmets, and harness.
- Full rock climbing instruction suitable for beginners and all levels.
- Bottled water to keep you refreshed during your climb.
- Time to enjoy the lovely nature of the Ourika Valley peacefully.
Excluded
- Lunch or any snacks (you must purchase these yourself).
- Tips for your excellent climbing guide and friendly driver.
- Special climbing shoes (please bring sturdy sports shoes).
- Any personal accident or travel insurance coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Climbing in Ourika
Is rock climbing suitable for complete new beginners?
Yes, the instructors show you the basic techniques without any risks; hence, the Climbing in Ourika experience among novice climbers is unproblematic.
What are the safety measures of your team of Morocco Desert Tour?
Our ropes are of the highest quality and we have experienced guides; hence, we make the experience very safe and enjoyable to everybody.
Do you require my personal special gear to climb?
No, we provide the entire technical equipment that you require, not to mention that you simply need to wear sportswear.
What is the distance between Ourika Valley and busy Marrakech?
The valley is within an hour drive; hence, a fast and a simple Marrakesh Day Trip.
Is it possible to add this climb to a Desert Trip to Morocco?
Yes, this climb can be set at the beginning of your Moroccan Desert Trips; of course, we do not find problems in planning your Morocco Custom Tours.
And what was the weather?–poor, not to-day.
In case of down pour, we will give you another date or refund all your money; in addition, safety is our prime.
Tour Plan
Day 1 : Marrakech -> Ait ben haddou -> Ouarzazate -> Agdez-Draa Valley
For the first day of your 4 day desert tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga, begins in the morning at 08:30 am with a pick-up from your hotel in Marrakech, after briefing about the tour you are ready to go. The Berber villages that you get to see as you cross the Tizi N Tichka pass at 2260 meters have to beaming the most beautiful in this world. Our first call will be to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah which is an ancient fortified village, aged in the 16th century. Here you will walk through the tangled network of the streets and study its history and architecture.
Then, we proceed with the ride to our next destination, the city of Ouarzazate famous for its protruding filmmaking facilities, and momentarily stop for photos at the Kasbah Taourirte. We then move through the beautiful Drâa valley; the area where you’ll take a walk, and exercise interactions with the locals in Tamnougalte Village, where we spend the night.
Day 2 : Agdez -> Draa valley -> Zagora -> Tamegroute -> Erg Chegaga
For the second day of your 4 day desert tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga, in the morning after a special breakfast in the middle of the palmerie the journey will start with the driving through the largest valley of Morocco, Draa valley, in the direction to Zagora. From here a brief stop will be made at Zagora, and then continue to the original Saadian dynasty town of Tamgrout dating from the 16th Century. Here cultural and historical sites include the ancient Koran library and the famous local ceramics.
We then proceed to a Saharan village known as Mhamid and then proceed on an off-road heading to Erg Chegaga. Near Erg Chegaga we will take a camel ride Deeping to the desert to watch the sunset on the top of the sand dunes. A delicious tagine dinner is prepared for you, a mint tea which is served to us to drink and traditional Berber music to entertain us; while gazing at the stars and the rising moon in the powerful Sahara. As for the night accommodation, it will be in a tent in the sand – which is more representative of the Sahrawian hospitality.
Day 3 : Erg Chegaga – > Foum Zguide –> Taznakhet –> Tislday Village
A wake early in the morning with the sunrise over the sand dunes, have the breakfast and then get ready for a very interesting part of your sahara desert trip From Marrakech and drive to Foum Zguid following the Paris-Dakar track. Cross Iriqui pre-desert and stop at the dry salt lake through which runs the Iriqui National Park and turns to marshland during the rainy season. It is one of a kind park where you can see for instance; lizards, snakes, gazelles and if you are lucky, even hyenas.
Stop for lunch in Taznakht, a Berber’s village famous for its genuine handmade carpets’ production. Finally, get across the Atlas Mountains and arrive at Tislday; submerge yourself into an amazing village and spend a night in the mountains that you will remember for a long time.
Day 4 : Tislday Village –> Marrakech
For the last day of your 4 day desert tour from Marrakech to Erg Chigaga You may proceed to have Moroccan breakfast that is sumptuous and typically Moroccan before proceeding for an exciting hike and climb in the Atlas Mountain ranges. Have lunch with a predominant Berber family so as to witness that side of the Moroccan culture in a very close and personal way. Later, proceed back to Marrakech through the striking Tizi N’tichka pass. You will be transferred to your hotel in Marrakech, bringing to an end this rewarding Atlas mountains tour in the colourful tapestry that is Morocco.
Well selected Morocco Desert Tours:
Included
- Private Modern A/C 4WD with an English/French speaking driver /guide
- Pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech
- First night Accommodation in a very nice Kasbah itrane at Draa Valley
- Second night stay in a nice desert camp at Erg chigaga dunes (private tent) wit shared bathrooms and showers with dinner and breakfast
- Sunset camel ride
- Third-night stay at a nice typical Moroccan guest house at atlas mounatis (dar Islday)
- Local guide for a walk in the draa valley and visit Tamnougalte village
- Dinner x3
- Breakfast x3
- Option to upgrade to a luxury camp with a premium tent with private bathroom and shower is recommended and available upon your booking (120 Euros per person)
- Private experience ensuring personalized attention
- Drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech or the closest accessible location to your Riad.
Excluded
- Lunch on the way
- Drinks
- Tips
- Optional local guide to visit Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
