Beyond Marrakech
Kasbah Bab Ourika
At the head of the valley
A hilltop kasbah hotel of 42 rooms looking down on the Ourika river.
Our take
- Lunch
- Views
- Address
- Ourika, Marrakech
- Website
- kasbahbabourika.com
About Kasbah Bab Ourika
Kasbah Bab Ourika stands on its hilltop at the apex of the Ourika valley, 45 minutes from Marrakech’s airport, looking down to the river and up to the snowy peaks; it has 42 rooms in the main building, the gardens and a new retreat (its site).
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Kasbah Bab Ourika before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Kasbah Bab Ourika are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Saadian Tombs32 kmCar or taxi 103 min
- Bahia Palace32 kmCar or taxi 104 min
- Koutoubia33 kmCar or taxi 107 min
- Ben Youssef Madrasa33 kmCar or taxi 107 min
- Menara gardens33 kmCar or taxi 108 min
- Marrakech Menara Airport33 kmCar or taxi 108 min
- Jardin Majorelle35 kmCar or taxi 112 min
The station and the square
- Jemaa el-Fna33 kmCar or taxi 106 min
- Marrakech station35 kmCar or taxi 112 min
Location
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