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Ourika Valley Road: Marrakech to Setti Fatma
The P2017 runs south from Marrakech across the Haouz plain and through Tnine Ourika into the Ourika valley, following the river past riverside cafes and Berber villages. It ends at Setti Fatma, the last village on the paved road, where walking paths lead up to a series of waterfalls.
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
About 65 km one way from central Marrakech; allow 1.5 hours. The valley road is winding and in places single-lane, so it takes longer than the distance suggests. The Ourika river can flood quickly after storms; do not park or picnic in the riverbed when rain is forecast.
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31.6255, -7.9890
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Eat at a riverside cafe in the valley
- Hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls
- Visit the Tnine Ourika Monday souk
- Branch off to the Oukaimeden ski area
- See the almond and cherry blossom in early spring
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+966 m
Total Descent
-9 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
15.3
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.19
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 33.2 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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