Ounila Valley
The Ounila Valley was the main road south before the modern highway existed. It's still the more beautiful way to reach Ait Ben Haddou — slower, emptier, and full of places worth pulling over for.
What stands out
Why this place stays with people
- Old caravan road
- Kasbahs of Anmiter and Tamdaght
- Salt mines and red cliffs
- Terraced fields along the river
Best time to go
Spring and autumn are the best. The valley is green in spring.
From the driver's seat
Pairs naturally with Telouet — it turns the standard road south into a much better day.
Visitor guide
Your guide to Ounila Valley
How long to stay
Half a day.
Getting there
Between Telouet and Ait Ben Haddou.
Worth seeing
- The old salt and caravan road
- The kasbahs of Anmiter and Tamdaght
- The salt mines along the valley
Good to know
- The road is narrow. This is a slow drive, and that's the pleasure of it.
- It joins Telouet and Ait Ben Haddou, so it fits into the Marrakech to desert route.
Routes through here
Ways to make it part of the trip
3 Days · 2 Nights3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech
Three Days to the Dunes$390–$530 per person · accommodation included
3 Days · 2 Nights3-Day Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour via Merzouga
The High Atlas Crossing$420–$580 per person · accommodation included
6 Days · 5 Nights6-Day Marrakech to Fes Tour via the Sahara
Across Morocco in Six$820–$1100 per person · accommodation includedOunila Valley, your way
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