The Tnine Ourika Monday souk
The weekly Tnine Ourika souk takes place on Mondays at the entrance to the Ourika valley: what you'll find, how to visit and how to include it in your trip from Marrakech.
- Day: Monday ("tnine"), at the entrance to the valley.
- Place: Tnine Ourika, about thirty kilometres from Marrakech.
- What you'll find: fruit, vegetables, spices, pottery, utensils and a livestock market.
The Tnine Ourika souk is held every Monday ("tnine" means Monday) at the entrance to the Ourika valley, about thirty kilometres from Marrakech. People from the surrounding villages come to buy fruit, vegetables, spices, tools and livestock. It is not a market for tourists, and that is what makes it interesting.
- Tip: go in the morning, ask before taking photos, bring small change.
- Trip: possible stop depending on the group programme, as long as you like on a private tour.
A market for the people of the Ourika valley
As across the Moroccan countryside, the weekly souk is the big event for the villages. People do their shopping for the week, sell their harvest and catch up on news. The stalls overflow with seasonal produce, herbs, spices and everyday goods.
What to see and buy at the Tnine Ourika souk
- Fruit and vegetables from the valley, depending on the season.
- Spices, herbs, olives and dates.
- Pottery, baskets and utensils.
- The livestock market, very lively in the morning.
Tips for visiting the Tnine Ourika souk
Come in the morning, when the market is in full swing. Always ask before photographing anyone. Keep your belongings close in the crowd and bring small change in dirhams.
Adding the Tnine Ourika souk to your trip from Marrakech
On Mondays, the Ourika road crosses the souk. On the group tour, a short stop may be offered depending on the day's programme. On a private tour, you decide how long to spend there. For the rest of the day, see things to do in the Ourika valley.
Frequently asked questions about Ourika
Which day is the Tnine Ourika souk held?
Monday.
What time should you go to the Tnine Ourika souk?
In the morning, when it is busiest.
Is the Tnine Ourika souk a tourist market?
No, it is first and foremost the market of the valley's residents.
Does the Ourika trip stop at the souk?
On Mondays, a stop may be offered depending on the programme. On a private tour, it's your call.
Fancy going? Discover our Ourika day trip from Marrakech, or compare the Ourika Valley group tour and the private Ourika Valley tour.
