Anima Gardens and Ourika Valley day trip from Marrakech
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Anima Gardens and Ourika Valley day trip from Marrakech

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$112.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French, Arabic
Availability: Every day
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 7 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Escape the noise and traffic of the city for a day
  • Roundtrip transportation to your hotel included to make travel easier
  • Smaller group size gives you a personalized experience in good company
  • Learn more about the local culture first-hand
What to expect

Escape Marrakech to the Atlas mountains to see stunning landscapes and some of the most beautiful rivers, mountains, and waterfalls in Morocco. On this tour, we will enjoy the drive to Ourika Valley with the opportunity to visit the magical Anima gardens where nature & art meet. Along the journey, we will get to learn about the culture in the region of Ourika with a stop at one of the Berber villages.

After about 30 minutes drive we will reach Anima gardens a place with hundreds of botanical influences from around the world blended together with artworks by Picasso, Haring, Rodin and more! After that, we will enjoy the nice drive through the valley of Ourika for another 30 minutes until we arrive at the village of Setti Fatma. There you will have the opportunity to visit a Berber house and learn about the way people live in the region of Ourika Valley and the Atlas mountains.

Then, we go for a tasty lunch (not included) at one of the local restaurants by the riverside. On the way back to Marrakech you will have the opportunity to stop at the Herbal House to learn about the medicinal herbs and spices that local use in the area (Optional).

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What's included
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Guided tour
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
  • x_not_included Herbal House (optional)
  • x_not_included Extra cost for Hotel pick-up and drop-off outside Marrakech area (20 EUR)
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
Where

Marrakech 40000, Morocco

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at Cafe de France, Jemaa el Fna if you are staying at the Medina (old town) or ask for a hotel pick-up/drop-off (only available inside Marrakech area - 44000).
What to remember
  • A minimum of two participants is required for this tour
  • Please indicate your hotel address during the booking
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off is included from anywhere in the Marrakech area only (44000)
  • If you are staying in Riads or hotels at the Medina (old town), the meeting point will be Cafe de France, Jemaa el Fna
  • If your Riad/hotel is located outside Marrakech or far from Cafe de France, please indicate the name and address during the booking. An additional charge of 20 EUR will be requested.
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Provider
MARRAKECH SURF & SNOW
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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