Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech

Tour Overview

Escape the city heat to the green foothills of the High Atlas. Hike to the waterfalls of Setti Fadma and enjoy a traditional lunch right by the river streams.

Start at 9:00 AM from Marrakech. Drive south toward the Atlas Mountains, entering the lush Ourika Valley. Stop to visit an authentic Berber home to experience mountain hospitality and enjoy fresh mint tea. Next, visit a local women-run Argan cooperative. Reach Setti Fadma village, where you can hire a local guide to hike up to the seven mountain waterfalls. For lunch, relax at a traditional restaurant with tables placed directly in the cool river stream. Return to Marrakech by 5:00 PM.

Highlights

Take a scenic drive through the green Haouz plain
Visit a traditional Berber family in their home
See how cosmetic products are made at an Argan cooperative
Hike up to the refreshing waterfalls of Setti Fadma village
Enjoy a traditional tagine lunch at a table placed in the river
Enjoy clean mountain air just one hour from Marrakech

Duration 1 Day

Group Size Private Tour

Location Marrakech to Ourika Valley

Languages English, French, Spanish

Itinerary

Day 1

Marrakech to Ourika Valley Excursion

Start at 9:00 AM from Marrakech. Drive south toward the Atlas Mountains, entering the lush Ourika Valley. Stop to visit an authentic Berber home to experience mountain hospitality and enjoy fresh mint tea. Next, visit a local women-run Argan cooperative. Reach Setti Fadma village, where you can hire a local guide to hike up to the seven mountain waterfalls. For lunch, relax at a traditional restaurant with tables placed directly in the cool river stream. Return to Marrakech by 5:00 PM.

Price Includes

Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
Private air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking driver/guide
Fuel expenses

Price Excludes

Lunches and drinks
Local guide in Setti Fadma (optional but recommended)
Tips and personal expenses