Ouirgane Valley in Marrakech
Ouirgane valley is a small town and rural commune in Al Haouz Province of the Marrakesh-Tensift-El Haouz region of Morocco.
At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 6916 people living in 1281 households.
It is an Amazigh village.
Ouirgane is situated in the High Atlas mountains in the heart of the Toubkal National Park at about 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) above sea level.
By road it is located 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) southwest of Asni and 65 kilometres (40 mi) south of Marrakesh along the S501 road.
The Oued Nfis River flows through the valley of the commune.
The village itself lies on the eastern bank of the reservoir and barrage which dams the Oued Nfis river.
The village is set amongst olive trees.
Ouirgane village is 65 km south of Marrakech on the R203. The road is a good paved one.
If you have a car, it will take you a 1-hour and a half drive along the R203.
If not, the simplest way to get to Ouirgane from Marrakech is to hire a grand taxi (about $40).
The last option is a shared grand taxi vehicle (6-seats).
You get a chair to Ouirgane for only about 4$. The taxi can be full of locals. And may pick up people on the route.
The High Atlas Mountains landscapes are a delight for the eyes. During winter, snow covers the mountains across the horizon.
Otherwise, the contrast between the rocky hills and the mountain's forests is unusual.
The village of Ouirgane is nested in the High Atlas mountains. The landscapes here are breathtaking.
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