A private day in Ouirgane, our home valley in the High Atlas: kayaking on the lake, a guided walk through Berber villages and the Nfis valley, with hotel pickup from Marrakech.
Ouirgane is a green valley in the High Atlas, about 60 km south of Marrakech on the road to the Tizi n'Test pass, and it is where our team comes from. Surrounded by juniper and pine forests, red-earth Berber villages and the waters of the Ouirgane lake, it is a peaceful alternative to the busier valleys around Marrakech.
After a scenic drive through Tahannaout and Asni, you reach the Ouirgane lake, framed by the mountains. With your guide you paddle for about an hour on calm water: kayaks, paddles and life jackets are provided and no experience is needed.
Then a local guide takes you on foot through the valley: Berber villages, terraced gardens and olive groves along the Nfis river, and the traditional salt pans that have been worked here for generations. There is time for lunch in the village and a mint tea before driving back to Marrakech.
This is a private trip for your group only: €110 for 1 person, and each extra person adds just €10 (2 people €120, 3 people €130, 4 people €140, and so on). Learn more about the area on our Ouirgane page.
How far is Ouirgane from Marrakech?
About 60 km south, around 1 hour 15 minutes by car through Tahannaout and Asni.
Do I need kayaking experience?
No. The lake is calm, and kayaks, paddles and life jackets are provided with a short briefing.
How much does it cost?
It is a private trip: €110 for 1 person and only €10 for each extra person (2 people €120, 4 people €140).
Do I pay online?
No. Reserve now and pay on the day. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Pickup from your hotel or riad and drive south across the Haouz plain.
Short stop in the mountains around Asni for photos of the High Atlas.
Safety briefing, then about an hour of paddling on the lake with mountain views.
Guided walk through Berber villages, gardens and the Nfis valley, with a stop at the traditional salt pans.
Lunch break at a local restaurant (not included).
Relax in the valley before the drive back.
Drive back to your accommodation, arriving around 17:30.
Pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. For medina riads without car access, we meet you at the nearest square or gate and confirm the details by WhatsApp.
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