Rafting – Ourika River (Dec-May)
Ourika River (December-May)
Located in the magical Ourika valley at the foot of the Atlas mountains just one hour transfer from the centre of Marrakech city. This river has both an upper, middle and lower section. It is a half day rafting trip on each section or the sections can be combined to offer a full day rafting trip. This means that adventure seekers of all abilities will find a river trip that is suitable to their age and ability. Included are all equipment and collect and return from the centre of Marrakech . The Ourika river is grade 2-4 plus. The upper and middle sections provide steep and technical rafting!
The Ourika Valley is a very popular tourist destination for both visitors and Moroccans. The stunning back drop of the often snow covered Atlas mountains along with the steep sided gorge with the Ourika river running its length make this a must visit destination for those in Marrakech who want to get out of the hustle and the heat. Rafting trips here are a bit of a spectator sport and you will have all the local children and villagers clapping and cheering you as you pass down the river.
We have two different trips on this river so we have a trip to suit all adventure seeking requirements and abilities. Age range from 16 years and up.
Middle Ourika River Rafting Grade 3/4 ( Oulmes to Asgine) Age profile 16 plus £50/MAD650 per person half day trip
For those seeking fun, adventure and a fair bit of adrenalin this is a “must do”part of any trip to Morocco and Marra
kech. By far our most popular rafting trip on the Ourika river this trip delivers steep and technical rafting from the start to the finish.
This is not sedate trip down a river looking at the scenery! You will have plenty of time before and after the trip to take in the environment and culture of the Ourika valley. The Splash Crew of international river guides and local tour guides will go out of their way to tell you everything about the area and culture of the region when you are not on the river.
When on the river this will be a continuous rafting trip that is both a technical and steep section of river. You will be focused on what you are doing and listening to your guides commands.
You will pass under many low bridges which will have local children on them cheering you on. The riverside cafes with their customers again clapping and cheering you on will pass by one after another in a bit of a blur. You will know this is going on but your focus will always be on the river and always only the river and the commands coming from your guide. The rapids come one after another on this trip with very little time in between. Each raft will have between for and six clients and a guide. The following words will give you an idea of this outstanding rafting experience:
Fun, Fear, Adrenaline, Rush, Awe, Shock, Rapids, Cold Water, Fast, Teamwork, Bridges, Achievement, Pride
In summary an experience that will be the highlight of your trip and leave you demanding more and feeling a true sense of achievement and pride in what you have just done.
Upper Ourika River Rafting Grade 4 plus ( Siti Fatma to Oulmes) Age 18 plus and must have done grade 4
rafting prior to trip. £75/MAD1000 per person half day trip.
The most challenging part of the Ourika river the upper section provides very technical and steep rafting. This is rafting only for those who have rafted grade 4 before. This rafting is for those that are in condition and are fit and healthy. Swimming is a distinct possibility on this trip and the ability to swim and to self rescue is needed. Each raft will have four to six clients and will be guided by our most experienced guides and trip leaders.
Upper and Middle Ourika Rafting Grade 3/4 plus ( Siti Fatma to Asgine) Age 18 plus and must have done grade 4 rafting prior to the trip. £90/MAD1200 per person full day trip
The most challenging trip we do in Morocco for both our clients and our guides. This is steep, technical; long, continous full on rafting ! This rafting trip is for those seeking a level of adventure and adrenalin that comes from having done a reasonable amount of adventure sports. Our clients on this trip will be fit and healthy and in good condition and have the ability to swim and self rescue in moving water. This trip requires the ability to focus for long periods of time and listen to commands and react to them without question. We will run this trip with teams of between four and six in each raft and a maximum of three rafts.
This trip finishes at our base where will will have a late lunch ( as there was no way we could stop on the way down!!) and sit out in the sun to reflect on what you have just achieved and the environment you find yourself in.
Without doubt whitewater rafting at its most intense for those seeking high level adventure challenges!
Check out more of our rafting photos at our Photo Gallery.
