Marrakech-Safi district, Morocco

Places to visit near Oukaïmedene

Oukaïmedene is a town in Marrakech-Safi district, Morocco, home to about 4,440 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 27 mosques & dargahs, 15 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 museums. The must-see places are Tizi n'Tamatert Pass (9 km), Toubkal National Park (11 km) and Cascades D'imlil (13 km).

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Oukaïmedene at a glance

Location
Marrakech-Safi district, Morocco
Population
about 4,440
Coordinates
31.2060° N, 7.8609° W
Places within 50 km
83 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Oukaïmedene

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oukaïmedene: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Oukaïmedene

94 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Oukaïmedene. The closest is Tadmamt (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Oukaïmedene

44 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oukaïmedene. The closest is Sidi Ali Ou Fars (11 km); the best-known is Palais Médiéval d'Aghmat (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oukaïmedene

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oukaïmedene. The closest is Anngour (6 km); the best-known is Tizi n'Tamatert Pass (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Oukaïmedene

19 museums within 100 km of Oukaïmedene. The closest is Berber Ecomuseum of Ourika Valley (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Oukaïmedene

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Oukaïmedene. The closest is Cascades D'imlil (13 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oukaïmedene

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oukaïmedene. The closest is Ifni Lake (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Oukaïmedene

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oukaïmedene
  2. 9 km Tizi n'Tamatert Pass · viewpoint, Marrakech-Safi
  3. 5 km Cascades D'imlil · waterfall, Marrakech-Safi
  4. 10 km Toubkal · viewpoint, Marrakech-Safi
  5. 13 km Toubkal National Park · national park, Souss-Massa
  6. 32 km Ourika Valley · viewpoint, Marrakech-Safi
  7. 23 km Back to Oukaïmedene

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    All places near Oukaïmedene by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oukaïmedene by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs2794Tadmamt (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1544Sidi Ali Ou Fars (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2535Anngour (6 km)
    Museums119Berber Ecomuseum of Ourika Valley (23 km)
    Other attractions317Santuario de Chamarouch (16 km)
    Waterfalls68Cascades D'imlil (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Ifni Lake (24 km)
    Parks13Anima Heller Garden (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Toubkal National Park (11 km)

    Oukaïmedene: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oukaïmedene?

    Tizi n'Tamatert Pass (viewpoint, about 9 km), Toubkal National Park (national park, about 11 km), Cascades D'imlil (waterfall, about 13 km), Toubkal (viewpoint, about 21 km), Ourika Valley (viewpoint, about 23 km), Ras Ouanoukrim (viewpoint, about 25 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Oukaïmedene?

    83 places on Spotwander: 27 mosques & dargahs, 15 forts & heritage, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 museum, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Oukaïmedene?

    Tadmamt, about 6 km by road; Mosquée Tacheddirt (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oukaïmedene?

    Sidi Ali Ou Fars, about 11 km by road; Sidi Chamarouch (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oukaïmedene?

    Anngour, about 6 km by road; Tizi n'Tamatert Pass (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oukaïmedene?

    Start in Oukaïmedene, visit Tizi n'Tamatert Pass, then Cascades D'imlil, then Toubkal, then Toubkal National Park, then Ourika Valley, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oukaïmedene?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near Oukaïmedene

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