Morocco Adventures

River Tubing - Ourika River

Whitewater tubing in Morocco isn't for the faint of heart. And it's not your typical flat-water, cruise down the river kind of trip either. Only forty-five minutes from Marrakech, tubing means you navigate your way down the Ourika River, a class 2/3 continuous river, full of fast moving whitewater, through boulder gardens, stopper waves and surprising little drops for about 6kms through the stunning Ourika Valley. Led by our highly qualified guides, you will be given a safety briefing prior to putting on the water, then follow them down trying to remain in the tube instead of out of it. This is a unique river trip and one that will leave you smiling and laughing all the way to the end.

River Tubing

Half Day

2-10 people

GBP£70

Quads, Sahara, Essaouira

Your Day Tubing The Ourika River

You'll be collected in Marrakech from KFC, opposite the Djeema El Fna (central square) by our river team, who will transport you up the stunning Ourika Valley with it's stunning mountain views. Once at the river, you'll get changed into your warm river gear, handgloves, wetsuits, booties, spray jackets, life jackets and helmets. Your experienced trip leader will give you a safety talk and how to control your tube on the way down the river. They'll then get in their safety kayak and lead you down the safest way down the river. It looks like Mother Duck with all her ducklings! Another guide will also join you ona tube to give you advise and of course laugh when you pop out. The team is always on hand to help out of you swim.
Included: Snacks and drinks
Minimum Age: 16 years
Dietary Preference: Please let us know prior to the trip
Medical Conditions: Please make us aware of ANY pre-existing medical conditions or drug allergies upon booking.
All safety equipment provided.

Equipment Needed

No specialist equipment is needed by you. We suggest bringing the following items with you for your trip.

Swimwear for under your wetsuit
Towel
Fleece jacket on cold day for after the trip
Small amount of money if you wish to purchase souvenirs
Daypack rucksack
Sunscreen

We find most of our clients have in their posession already what is needed for a river journey. We have broken down here the items into what you'll need on the river and in camp. An equipment list of what you will require for your adventure will be sent to you prior to your departure.

River Fashion:

A pair of Chacos or similar sandals. Trainers are also okay.
A pair of River shorts or swimming costume.
Long sleeved business shirt to wear under your life jacket in hot destinations.
A baseball cap for under the helmet to keep sun off.
Wide brimmed sunhat.
Sunglasses.
Chums for fastening your sunglasses to your head.
Nalgene or similar water bottle.
Carabiner for fastening water bottle to your boat.
Thermal Top for cooler destinations. Medium weight - Heavyweight Capilene or polypropylene is the best.
Waterproof sunscreen and lip balm SPF15 minimum.

For evenings and around camp

Lightweight long trousers.
Lightweight Long Sleeved shirt.
Fleece jacket.
Ladies should bring a long skirt or sarong to cover your legs whilst in the company of locals.
Underwear.
Glasses or Contact lenses. Disposable lenses are ideal.
Toiletries. Toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap and shampoo.
Forget the cosmetics and hair dryer! But we do suggest moisturizer.
Hand wipes
A 3-season sleeping bag.
Travel Pillow.
Small pack towel.
Headlamp or head torch and spare batteries.
Shoes or boots for wearing around camp and on hikes.
Insect Repellent.
Any medication you may be taking.

Optional Items

Your favourite book or a journal for recording your river memories.
Sketchpad.
Photographic or video equipment. On most expeditions we provide a waterproof pelicase for these items. We recommend a cleaning kit as sand gets everywhere. Bring a spare memory card or plenty of film. Also bring spare batteries for your camera.
Waterproof disposable for the 'action' on the raft shots.
Swiss Army Knife or Leatherman.
An extra bag to bring back a wooden hippo, a carpet, Thanka or anything else you may purchase on your holiday.
An iPod or other music preferences. We have speakers.

Personal Spending

The only money that you need to bring is for meals in town, souvenirs, DVD, personal items and the beer kitty for the raft trip if you drink. Please remember that many of the countries we visit do offer Credit Card and ATM facilities and for a small charge you can withdraw cash either from your account or Credit Card for convenience.
If you wish to pass on a gratuity to your guide we leave this entirely up to you.
Basically, we advise you to keep things as light as possible, without skimping on the necessities. It is great to bring back a load of goodies for everybody back at home.