# Marrakech with a day in Ourika Valley

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/africa/single-base-plus-day-trip/marrakech-with-a-day-in-ourika-valley-z0496/>)

Add a nearby city or landscape while keeping one overnight base

- Region: Africa
- Trip format: Single base + day trip
- Nights: 5
- Interests: Design, Food & Drink, Nature, History

## Route and nights

- Marrakech · 5 night(s)

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Marrakech

- 15:00 to 15:45 · Check in or drop off your bags · Les Jardins de la Koutoubia
- 16:05 to 17:30 · Get oriented around the public streets near Jemaa el-Fnaa · Medina, Marrakech. Keep this outing optional if you arrive late.
- 18:15 to 19:45 · Dinner near your hotel · Koutoubia, Marrakech
Overnight: [Les Jardins de la Koutoubia](<https://www.hotels.com/ho255385/les-jardins-de-la-koutoubia-marrakech-morocco/>) · Marrakech

### Day 2 · Marrakech

- 08:10 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Koutoubia, Marrakech
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Walk a public Medina architecture route around Ben Youssef · Medina, Marrakech. Ask before entering a work area or photographing people. [Official information](<https://www.visitmorocco.com/en/travel/marrakech>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Lunch in the Medina · Medina, Marrakech
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Browse craft studios that welcome visitors and stop at a cafe · Medina, Marrakech
- 18:45 to 20:10 · Dinner near your hotel · Koutoubia, Marrakech
Overnight: [Les Jardins de la Koutoubia](<https://www.hotels.com/ho255385/les-jardins-de-la-koutoubia-marrakech-morocco/>) · Marrakech

### Day 3 · Marrakech

- 08:10 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Koutoubia, Marrakech
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Browse food stalls and market streets near the Medina · Medina, Marrakech. Check the class meeting point, duration, and what it includes before booking. Leave the afternoon open if the class runs long. [Official information](<https://www.visitmorocco.com/en/travel/marrakech>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Have a Moroccan market lunch or a confirmed cooking session meal · Medina, Marrakech
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Use an actual cooking class reservation or walk a second public market route · Medina, Marrakech
- 18:45 to 20:10 · Dinner near your hotel · Koutoubia, Marrakech
Overnight: [Les Jardins de la Koutoubia](<https://www.hotels.com/ho255385/les-jardins-de-la-koutoubia-marrakech-morocco/>) · Marrakech

### Day 4 · Ourika Valley

- 07:45 to 10:00 · Travel from Marrakech to Ourika Valley, Morocco · Ourika Valley, Morocco. Choose a confirmed transport option. Move this window to fit the actual route and opening hours.
- 10:10 to 12:00 · Choose an accessible foothill stop or village walk · Ourika Valley, Morocco. Use a confirmed driver or tour and check road, water, and weather conditions. [Official information](<https://www.visitmorocco.com/en>)
- 12:15 to 13:25 · Lunch along the confirmed route · Ourika Valley, Morocco
- 13:40 to 15:10 · Take a second short valley walk only if access and weather fit · Ourika Valley, Morocco
- 15:25 to 18:10 · Return to Marrakech · Marrakech. Confirm the return before booking activities and allow extra time if traffic varies.
- 18:45 to 20:10 · Dinner near your hotel · Koutoubia, Marrakech
Overnight: [Les Jardins de la Koutoubia](<https://www.hotels.com/ho255385/les-jardins-de-la-koutoubia-marrakech-morocco/>) · Marrakech

### Day 5 · Marrakech

- 08:10 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Koutoubia, Marrakech
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Visit Bahia Palace and explore nearby public streets · Bahia Palace, Marrakech. Check palace opening and any conservation restrictions. [Official information](<https://www.visitmorocco.com/en/travel/marrakech>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Lunch near Mellah · Bahia Palace, Marrakech
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Compare the public spaces around Mellah and the old city gates · Bahia Palace, Marrakech
- 18:45 to 20:10 · Dinner near your hotel · Koutoubia, Marrakech
Overnight: [Les Jardins de la Koutoubia](<https://www.hotels.com/ho255385/les-jardins-de-la-koutoubia-marrakech-morocco/>) · Marrakech

### Day 6 · Marrakech

- 08:15 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Koutoubia, Marrakech
- 09:15 to 09:45 · Check out and collect your bags · Les Jardins de la Koutoubia
- 10:00 to 10:45 · Optional final stop near your hotel · Koutoubia, Marrakech. Skip the extra stop if you need the time for departure.