Ourika Valley Day Trip - Reviews

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8.70 / 10

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Aug / 11 / 2024

Ana

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with friends

Una excursión excelente. Nos recogió el guía, Ahil, en el hotel. Viajamos con un 4x4, muy recomendable para ese destino. Súper agradable, muy recomendable. Las paradas (camellos, cerámica de barro y cofradía de argan), están bien pero son un poco saca cuartos. Para la subida recomiendo sandalias de tracking más que zapato cerrado porque hay tramos de agua. Lo que no me gustó nada es que te obligasen a comer en un restaurante concreto y que encima es muchísimo más caro que la media. Translate this opinion into English.

An excellent excursion. The guide, Ahil, picked us up at the hotel. We travelled in a 4x4, which is highly recommended for that destination. Super nice, highly recommended. The stops (camels, clay pottery and argan brotherhood) are good but a bit of a money-making scheme. For the climb I recommend tracking sandals rather than closed shoes because there are stretches of water. What I didn't like at all is that they forced you to eat in a specific restaurant and that it is much more expensive than average. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 28 / 2024

Adriana

Spain

Un 10 para el conductor, Ali. Fué muy simpático y atento; nos guió muy bien durante todo el viaje, dándonos información sobre Ourika e indicaciones para la excursión. A pesar de eso, el precio nos pareció elevado, ya que no incluía guía para subir a las cascadas, y la comida debería ser opcional, ya que te obligan a comer en un restaurante concreto. Realmente Civitatis sólo te incluye el coche, por eso creemos que el precio es elevado. Pero bueno, las cascadas y el pueblo de Ourika nos gustó :) Translate this opinion into English.

A 10 for the driver, Ali. He was very nice and attentive; He guided us very well throughout the trip, giving us information about Ourika and directions for the excursion. Despite that, the price seemed high to us, since it did not include a guide to climb the waterfalls, and the food should be optional, since they force you to eat in a specific restaurant. Civitatis really only includes the car, which is why we think the price is high. But hey, we liked the waterfalls and the town of Ourika :) Opinion translated. Show original.

May / 31 / 2024

Ada Martinez Mengual

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Nos recogió un 4x4 a nosotras y a otro matrimio. El guía hizo varias paradas de camino a la Ourika, algunas más interesantes y otras menos, pero en todas tuvimos que pagar "una ayuda para el local", algo que entiendo pero no estaba especificado en la actividad. Al final al llegar a Ourika un guía local nos subió a las cascadas, el conductor nos dijo un precio por persona (no especificado en la descripción de la actividad) y el guía nos pidió más dinero. Al final se solucionó. Translate this opinion into English.

A 4x4 picked us up and another couple. The guide made several stops on the way to Ourika, some more interesting and others less, but in all of them we had to pay "help for the local", something I understand but it was not specified in the activity. In the end, upon arriving in Ourika, a local guide took us up to the waterfalls, the driver told us a price per person (not specified in the description of the activity) and the guide asked us for more money. In the end it was solved. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 07 / 2024

Paola

Spain

I travelled with friends

Antes de las 13:00 habíamos finalizado la ruta, con lo cual la duración que señala Civitatis no es real. La ruta es corta y, aunque es preciosa, me esperaba que fuese de mayor extensión. La excursión fue especial debido al guía y al conductor, Hamid, con sus explicaciones hicieron que conociésemos la cultura marroquí en todo su esplendor. Aun habiendo acabado la ruta, Hamid nos permitió caminar por Ourika y conocer más de los locales. Queremos volver a Marrakech por personas como Hamid. Translate this opinion into English.

Before 1:00 p.m. we had finished the route, so the duration indicated by Civitatis is not real. The route is short and, although it is beautiful, I expected it to be longer. The excursion was special because the guide and the driver, Hamid, with their explanations made us know the Moroccan culture in all its splendor. Even after finishing the route, Hamid allowed us to walk through Ourika and learn more about the locals. We want to return to Marrakech because of people like Hamid. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 05 / 2024

Miguel Angel

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Hemos ido en pareja y nos ha encantado la excursión, importante tener en cuenta que la subida a la cascada ha sido dura, pone claramente que hay que estar en buena forma, eso es cierto, sin un buen calzado y buena condición no es recomendable subir. Vimos gente que lo pasaron realmente mal en la subida. La comida en el río luego estaba muy buena. Volvería a hacer la excursión. Translate this opinion into English.

We went as a couple and we loved the excursion, it is important to keep in mind that the climb to the waterfall has been hard, it clearly states that you have to be in good shape, that is true, without good footwear and good condition it is not advisable to climb . We saw people who had a really bad time on the climb. The food on the river afterwards was very good. I would do the excursion again. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Mar / 01 / 2024

Joanne

United Kingdom

I travelled with friends

We booked with ease, although we somehow ended up on a tour with all Spanish speakers. Our driver Hamed thankfully spoke English although most of information was given in Spanish. Abdul was our guide when we got to the Ourika Valley. He was very safety conscious climbing the steep ascent, helpful, knowledgeable and a great guide - thank you

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Our local team is prepared to do all the explanations in all the required languages. We recommend asking any questions regarding the language to solve them during the activity. We are glad you enjoyed the excursion.

Dec / 01 / 2023

Andreu Gil Delgado

Vilafranca Del Penedès, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La actividad con Ali fue genial. Nos llevó a una casa berebere y a la coperativa de aceite Argan, además de parar en la carretera para poder hacer fotografías. Una vez llegados a sitio, nos dijo que hicieramos la excursión sin ninguna prisa, y nos recomendó un restaurante al lado del río, donde comimos muy bien. Sin duda se portó de 10 con nosotros, una persona muy agradable. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity with Ali was great. He took us to a Berber house and the Argan oil cooperative, in addition to stopping on the road to take photographs. Once we arrived at the site, he told us to take the excursion without any rush, and recommended a restaurant next to the river, where we ate very well. Without a doubt, he was great with us, a very nice person. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Oct / 07 / 2023

Maria

Tenerife, Spain

I travelled with friends

El conductor nos recogió en Marrakech y nos llevó a Ourika. Hablaba español y fue muy amable y atento. Una vez allí, nos acompañó un guía local, el cual tb estuvo muy pendiente del grupo. Ourika nos pareció espectacular. Compramos una miel muy rica allí. Recomendable 100% Translate this opinion into English.

The driver picked us up in Marrakech and took us to Ourika. He spoke Spanish and was very friendly and attentive. Once there, we were accompanied by a local guide, who was also very attentive to the group. Ourika seemed spectacular to us. We bought very delicious honey there. 100% recommended Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 08 / 2023

Anonymous

Mallorca, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La excursión es muy bonita y las cascadas geniales pero realmente pagas solo por el transporte, ya que una vez llegas allí te dejan suelto y ni te indican por dónde tienes que ir para llegar a las cascadas, tienes que buscarte la vida (sin mencionar toda la gente que te quiere timar por el camino). Además el conductor muy borde. Translate this opinion into English.

The excursion is very beautiful and the waterfalls are great but you really only pay for the transportation, since once you get there they leave you loose and they don't even tell you where you have to go to get to the waterfalls, you have to make a living (not to mention all the people who want to scam you along the way). Furthermore, the driver is very sharp. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 03 / 2023

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Todo fue perfecto. Nuestro conductor Omar, hablaba bastante bien el español por lo que nos entendimos perfectamente. Nos explico muchas cosas sobre Marrakech y alrededores además nos preguntó si querríamos un guía local (Mustafa, un 10 también para él) para cuando llegásemos a Ourika y se encargó de ello. Sin duda repetiríamos la excursión. El valle además, es espectacular y salir de lo que viene siendo el agobio de Marrakech durante unas horas también se agradece y vale mucho la pena. Translate this opinion into English.

Everything was perfect. Our driver, Omar, spoke Spanish quite well so we understood each other perfectly. He explained many things to us about Marrakech and its surroundings and asked us if we would like a local guide (Mustafa, a 10 for him too) for when we arrived in Ourika and he took care of it. We would definitely repeat the excursion. The valley is also spectacular and getting out of what has been the stress of Marrakech for a few hours is also appreciated and well worth it. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jul / 29 / 2023

Anonymous

Tortosa, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

El lugar no tiene mucho encanto, evitar ir en fin de semana, mucha gente, y el taxista nos llevo a un molino que me parece a mi que la piedra del molino hacia por lo menos 10 años que no molia y luego llamó el mismo al guia porqué dijo que no podiamos ir solos cuando se podía perfectamente luego nos quería estafar el guia con el precio el guia cobrando 150x 3 cuando sólo nos enseño una cascada y en no más dw una hora. Volvimos a comer a Marrakech porqué no nos gusto

The place does not have much charm, avoid going on a weekend, a lot of people, and the taxi driver took us to a mill that seems to me that the millstone had not ground for at least 10 years and then he called the same Why did the guide say that we couldn't go alone when it was perfectly possible then the guide wanted to cheat us with the price, the guide charging 150x 3 when he only showed us a waterfall and in no more than an hour. We went back to eat in Marrakech because we didn't like it

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La mayoría de participantes suelen preferir disfrutar del valle en compañía de un guía local. Sentimos si no fue vuestro caso, pero el conductor solo intentaba ser servicial. Seguiremos esforzándonos por contentar a todos nuestros usuarios. Translate this opinion into English.

Most of the participants tend to prefer to enjoy the valley in the company of a local guide. We are sorry if this was not your case, but the driver was just trying to be helpful. We will continue to strive to keep all of our users happy. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 16 / 2023

Sofia

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with friends

El servicio de Ali 8/10 aunque podría dar explicaciones durante el trayecto. Hicimos una parada en una casa tradicional marroquí y el chico nos “obligó” a darle dinero y a comprar algo en su tienda. Después Ali nos trajo a un guía en Ourika (10€) y el guía tampoco explicó nada, solo caminaba muy rápido. Más tarde nosotras no queríamos comer en el restaurante que dijo el chico así que esperamos 10min a que acabara de comer para bajar en coche de nuevo.

Ali's service 8/10 although he could give explanations during the journey. We made a stop at a traditional Moroccan house and the boy “forced” us to give him money and buy something in his shop. Then Ali brought us a guide in Ourika (€10) and the guide didn't explain anything either, he just walked very fast. Later we didn't want to eat at the restaurant, as the boy said, so we waited 10 minutes for him to finish eating to go down by car again.

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En determinados lugares son habituales las propinas dependiendo del servicio que se ofrece. Las actividades extras que se contratan en el destino tienen un coste que dependen de la organización del propio tour. Nos alegramos de que a pesar de esto se haya disfrutado de la excursión. Translate this opinion into English.

In certain places, tips are common depending on the service that is offered. The extra activities that are hired at the destination have a cost that depends on the organization of the tour itself. We are glad that despite this you enjoyed the excursion. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 05 / 2023

Yadira

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

La mejor excursión y lo más bonito de todo Marrakech y alrededores. (Me hice todas las excursiones y esta es la mejor) El pueblecito es espectacular, precioso, tienes que subir la montaña por piedras donde pasa el agua y resbala. Lleva calzado cómodo y si es de montaña mejor. No apto para gente con vertigo. Es un poco actividad de riesgo, pero el guía te ayuda mucho, sobre todo si eres un poco torpe como yo jeje. Luego comimos en un bar con mesas encima del rio con los pies dentro del agua. Translate this opinion into English.

The best excursion and the most beautiful of all Marrakech and surroundings. (I did all the excursions and this is the best) The little town is spectacular, beautiful, you have to climb the mountain by stones where the water passes and you slip. Wear comfortable shoes and if it is better for the mountains. Not suitable for people with vertigo. It's a bit of a risky activity, but the guide helps you a lot, especially if you're a bit clumsy like me hehe. Then we ate in a bar with tables above the river with our feet in the water. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 25 / 2023

Cristina

Elche, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Tanto el guía como el conductor del minibús fueron encantadores: Nos dieron mucha información sobre las zonas por las que estábamos pasando, el modo de vida de la gente que habitaba allí, etc. En cuanto a la excursión, para mi es un imprescindible por las bonitas vistas del Valle y las cascadas. Translate this opinion into English.

Both the guide and the minibus driver were charming: they gave us a lot of information about the areas we were passing through, the way of life of the people who lived there, etc. As for the excursion, for me it is essential because of the beautiful views of the Valley and the waterfalls. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 21 / 2023

Norberto

United Kingdom

I travelled with my partner

Excellent ! Chauffeur trop sympathique qui connaît parfaitement son sujet. Nous avons appris énormément de chose. Le guide en montagne était très passionné par sa vallée et nous a enseigné beaucoup de chose. Le repas était excellent. Je recommande !

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Jun / 21 / 2023

Fernando

Morocco

Muy bien, exceptuando uno de los participantes que pensaba que era una excursión privada para él y tuvimos que esperarle en varias ocasiones. Incluso a la vuelta paró el vehículo dos veces para comprar en los puestos de la carretera. No pudimos apenas interactuar con el guía por el acaparamiento que mostraba. A pesar de ello los guías Mohamed y Mustafá fueron excelentes e intentaron hacernos partícipes durante toda la visita. Translate this opinion into English.

Very good, except for one of the participants who thought it was a private tour for him and we had to wait for him several times. On the way back, he even stopped the vehicle twice to buy at the roadside stalls. We could barely interact with the guide because of the hoarding he showed. Despite this, the guides Mohamed and Mustafá were excellent and tried to involve us throughout the visit. Opinion translated. Show original.

May / 17 / 2023

David

Huesca, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Hola! Muy bonita excursión y el chófer llamado Omar muy buena gente y atento para que estuviéramos bien! También comentar que el guía Abdoul nos ayudo mucho en la travesía hasta las cascadas de Ourika. La comida cerca del río muy buena y el trato exquisito! Gracias Civitatis! Un abrazo! Translate this opinion into English.

Hello! Very nice excursion and the driver named Omar, very good people and attentive so that we were well! Also comment that the guide Abdoul helped us a lot on the journey to the Ourika waterfalls. The food near the river is very good and the treatment is exquisite! Thank you Civitatis! A hug! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Apr / 28 / 2023

Daniel

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Gracias por hacer más cómoda nuestras vacaciones en Marrakech y gracias al chófer Mohamed por su simpatía y alegría con la que nos ha tratado, como si fuéramos familia. El valle de Ourika es mágico y el guía ha tenido mucha paciencia con todos a pesar de ser una subida m, un camino un poco difícil pero no imposible, gracias Mustafá. Recomiendo 100% !! H recomiendo al chófer Mohamed porque es estupendo!! Translate this opinion into English.

Thank you for making our vacation in Marrakech more comfortable and thanks to the driver Mohamed for his sympathy and joy with which he has treated us, as if we were family. The Ourika valley is magical and the guide has been very patient with everyone despite being a long climb, a bit of a difficult path but not impossible, thanks Mustafa. I recommend 100% !! I recommend the driver Mohamed because he is great!! Opinion translated. Show original.

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Mar / 31 / 2023

Rossella

Italy

I travelled with friends

L'escursione è stata piacevole, anche se ci aspettavamo qualcosa di più in montagna. Il nostro piccolo gruppo gestisce bene l'inglese e il francese, quindi nessun problema di comunicazione. Noi però avevamo prenotato, e ci era stata confermata, un'escursione con una guida italiana; il nostro interesse stava proprio nel sentirsi raccontare il Marocco da un'italiana che ci vive. Constatato che c'erano solo 3 italiani, forse la guida non si è data disponibile, ma per correttezza andava comunicato.

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Le guide sono autoctone della zona in cui si svolge il tour e cercano di offrire ai partecipanti un'esperienza autentica, anche durante il Ramadan. Abbiamo confermato che parlano arabo, francese, inglese e italiano. A seconda della lingua in cui i partecipanti si rivolgono a loro, però, parlano più l'uno o l'altro. Ci dispiace che l'esperienza non sia andata come previsto.

Mar / 19 / 2023

Deiane

Spain

Es una excursión totalmente recomendable, lo pasamos muy bien. Taoufik, el conductor del minibus, nos recogió en la puerta del hotel y nos llevó hasta Ourika. Una vez allí, subimos a las cascadas con el guía local Mohamed y posteriormente comimos a la orilla del río. Tanto Taoufik como Mohamed fueron muy amables. Translate this opinion into English.

It is a totally recommended excursion, we had a great time. Taoufik, the minibus driver, picked us up at the hotel door and took us to Ourika. Once there, we went up to the waterfalls with the local guide Mohamed and later we ate by the river. Both Taoufik and Mohamed were very kind. Opinion translated. Show original.

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