Ait Ourir
A town on the northern bank of the Ourika River in Morocco's Al Haouz Province, Ait Ourir sits a short drive east of Marrakesh and close to the Atlas Mountains, making it a practical base for exploring the surrounding mountain terrain. The wider region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites. The town itself is a working Moroccan settlement rather than a tourist destination, with limited visitor infrastructure.
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- Population42,705
- Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.5 km1.5 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Ait Ourir: quick answers
Where is Ait Ourir?
Ait Ourir is in Morocco, about 33 km20 miles in a straight line from Marrakesh.
How do you get to Ait Ourir?
The nearest airport is Marrakesh (RAK), about 1 hr 11 min away by road. The nearest train station is Marrakech, about 56 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ait Ourir?
The warmest month is July, averaging 27°C80°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 9°C49°F. The wettest month is March, with about 64 mm2.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ait Ourir?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants, 1 café and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ait Ourir?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Asni, My Brahim and Ighrem n'Ougdal.