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Ourika Valley Landscape
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Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech

4.7 (130 Reviews)
Marrakech
Duration 1 Day (7-8 Hours)
Type Private / Shared
Cancellation Free (24h)
Availability Daily

About This Experience

Just 60 km from Marrakech, the Ourika Valley is an oasis of freshness at the foot of the High Atlas Mountains. It is the perfect escape to flee the heat and bustle of the city, offering green landscapes, rushing rivers, and authentic adobe Berber villages hanging on the slopes.

During this excursion, you will visit a traditional Berber house to learn about their lifestyle, stop at argan oil cooperatives, and take a guided hike to the seven waterfalls of Setti Fatma. Lunch is served in restaurants with terraces by the river, where you can relax with the sound of water.

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Detailed Itinerary

09:00 AM

Departure from Marrakech

Pick up at your accommodation. 1-hour drive south crossing the Haouz plain with views of the snow-capped peaks of the Atlas.

10:30 AM

Berber Cultural Visit

Stop at a traditional house to have tea with a local family and optional visit to a women's argan oil cooperative.

12:00 PM

Setti Fatma & Waterfalls

Arrival at the village of Setti Fatma. Guided hike (easy/medium level) to see the seven waterfalls and enjoy panoramic views of the valley.

13:30 PM

Lunch by the River

Free time to have a traditional tagine lunch at one of the restaurants with your feet almost in the water (not included, approx 10€).

17:00 PM

Return

Peaceful return to Marrakech, arriving at your hotel or Riad in the afternoon.

Included

  • Pick up and drop off at hotel
  • Private Transport A/C
  • Professional Driver
  • Visit to Berber house
  • Fuel and taxes

Not Included

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Local mountain guide (optional)
  • Tips

How difficult is the hike?

It is easy to moderate level. Sports or hiking shoes are recommended as the terrain can be slippery.

Is it cold?

The temperature in the valley is usually a few degrees lower than in Marrakech. In summer it is very pleasant, in winter bring warm clothes.

  • Footwear: Flip-flops or heels are not recommended for climbing to the waterfalls.
  • Monkeys: You will see Barbary macaques; please do not feed them processed food.
  • Market: The weekly market day in Ourika is Monday.

Verified Reviews

4.7/5 ★★★★★
LC

Lucia Campos

Spain • 2 weeks ago
★★★★★

"A perfect escape from Marrakech. The air is fresh and the green landscape is an incredible contrast. The climb to the waterfalls was worth it."

MD

Mark Davis

UK • 1 month ago
★★★★★

"We had a great driver who stopped for photos whenever we wanted. Lunch by the river was delicious and very reasonably priced."

AB

Amélie Boucher

France • 3 weeks ago
★★★★★

"Très belle vallée. La visite de la maison berbère était authentique. Je recommande vivement pour une journée détente."

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