The Ourika Saffron Farm
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- Aug 12
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La Safranière de l’Ourika is much more than just a saffron farm: it’s a true immersion into the local culture and ancestral practices of producing one of the world’s most precious spices. It offers an educational, sensory, and authentic experience, ideal for lovers of nature, gastronomy, and Moroccan craftsmanship.
🌸 The Ourika Saffron Farm, red gold in the heart of the valley
📍 Location: Ourika Valley, 34 km from Marrakech
📅 Ideal period: Late October to late November
⏳ Visit duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
✨ A unique natural spectacle
Imagine... entire fields of crocus sativus in full bloom, painting the valley in purple-mauve hues. Each flower contains three precious red stigmas, which, once harvested, become the most expensive spice in the world: saffron.
💡 Did you know? It takes approximately 150 flowers to produce 1 gram of saffron.
🌿 An immersive visit
🪻 Stroll through the fields
Admire the spectacular blooms.
Photograph this unique purple carpet.
🤲 Handpicking
Participate in the morning harvest.
Discover the precise technique used to preserve the flower.
🔍 Pruning & Drying Workshop
Learn how to delicately separate the red stigmas.
Understand the steps that guarantee the quality of Moroccan saffron.
🏛 The Saffron Museum
Explore the history and traditions associated with this spice.
Discover its culinary and medicinal uses.
🍽 An exceptional spice
Aroma: Intense and floral
Color: Deep red with golden highlights
Quality: Among the best in the world thanks to the valley's climate and ancestral know-how
📌 Practical information
📅 Open all year round (except Eid)
🕗 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
💰 Approximately 20 MAD / person
🚗 Easy access from Marrakech by car or organized excursion
📷 Not to be missed for your photos:
Sunrise over the mauve fields
Close-up of the open flowers and their stigmas
Expert hands pruning
💬 Tip: Combine your visit with lunch at a traditional Berber restaurant in Ourika for a full day of nature and local produce.
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