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Ait Ourir

Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco · Africa

About Ait Ourir

Ait Ourir sits on the route: 25 minutes from Tidili Mesfioua, 31km from Circuit International Automobile Moulay El Hassan.

Ait Ourir is a town located in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco. With a population of 42,705, it is an important destination in Africa.

On a road trip, Ait Ourir sits in Morocco, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Casablanca time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ait Ourir to your route.

About Ait Ourir

Ait Ourir is a town and municipality in Al Haouz Province, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco. At the time of the 2004 census, the commune had a total population of 20,005 people living in 3767 households. The town lies on the northern bank of the Ourika River, 29.8 kilometres (18.5 mi) by road to the northwest of Tighedouine

Read more and 33.3 kilometres (20.7 mi) east of the city centre of Marrakesh.

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Where is Ait Ourir located?

Ait Ourir is located in Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, Africa. The coordinates are 31.5652 latitude, -7.6616 longitude.

What is the population of Ait Ourir?

Ait Ourir has a population of approximately 42,705 people, making it a town in Morocco.

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Quick Information

Population
42,705
Continent
Africa
Country
Morocco
Region
Marrakesh-Safi
Timezone
Africa/Casablanca
Coordinates
31.5652, -7.6616

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Morocco

Police
19
Ambulance
15
Fire
15
Driving side
right

Royal Gendarmerie (outside cities): 177.

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Worth the detour from Ait Ourir

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Circuit International Automobile Moulay El Hassan

A street circuit in Marrakech running alongside the Menara gardens, host of the World Touring Car Championship. Palm-lined public boulevards outside race weekends.

31 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Ourika Valley

A green river valley south of Marrakesh with roadside cafés and a road running to the Setti Fatma waterfalls.

35 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Tizi n'Tichka

Morocco's highest road pass at 2260m on the route from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, winding through the High Atlas Mountains with dramatic North African landscapes.

41 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Oukaïmeden

A High Atlas ski station at 2600m, about 75km from Marrakesh by a paved mountain road, with prehistoric rock carvings.

45 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Kasbah Telouet

A decaying Glaoui palace off the Tizi n'Tichka road, with ornate painted and tiled reception rooms still intact.

50 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Ait Ourir

  • 31 kmCircuit International Automobile Moulay El HassanA street circuit in Marrakech running alongside the Menara gardens, host of the World Touring Car Championship. Palm-lined public boulevards outside race weekends.
  • 35 kmOurika ValleyA green river valley south of Marrakesh with roadside cafés and a road running to the Setti Fatma waterfalls.
  • 41 kmTizi n'TichkaMorocco's highest road pass at 2260m on the route from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, winding through the High Atlas Mountains with dramatic North African landscapes.
  • 45 kmOukaïmedenA High Atlas ski station at 2600m, about 75km from Marrakesh by a paved mountain road, with prehistoric rock carvings.

Nearby Destinations

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Tidili Mesfioua

🇲🇦 Morocco

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Had Abdallah Rhiat

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Sidi Rahhal

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20 km awayPop. 10,817

Aghmat

🇲🇦 Morocco

21 km awayPop. 1,319

Zerkten

🇲🇦 Morocco

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Méchouar-Kasba

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31 km awayPop. 18,410

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