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Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech

Escape the bustle of Marrakech into the High Atlas: Berber villages, mint tea in a traditional home, argan oil and a walk up to the Setti Fatma waterfalls.

🕒 Full day🏔️ High Atlas💧 Setti Fatma waterfalls🚐 Riad pick-up
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DurationFull day (8 h)
StartYour riad in Marrakech
Distance60 km (1 h)
TypePrivate day trip
LevelEasy–moderate walk
DeparturesEvery day
Tour overview

Ourika Valley: the Atlas one hour from Marrakech

Quick answer: the Ourika Valley day trip from Marrakech takes you in one hour to the foothills of the High Atlas. You visit an argan oil cooperative and a Berber home for mint tea, drive through the riverside villages and walk up to the Setti Fatma waterfalls. Lunch by the river and back to Marrakech in the afternoon.

The Ourika Valley is the most popular nature escape from Marrakech: green all year round, with terraced gardens, mud-brick villages and cool water flowing down from the Atlas.

Private day trip with your own driver and a local guide for the waterfall walk.

Highlights

Highlights of the Ourika Valley day trip

💧The Setti Fatma waterfalls
🏘️Berber villages of the High Atlas
🍵Tea in a traditional Berber home
🫒Women’s argan oil cooperative
🍲Lunch by the Ourika river
🏔️Views of the Atlas peaks
Schedule

Ourika Valley day trip schedule

Morning

Marrakech – argan cooperative – Berber home

Pick-up at your riad and drive towards the Atlas. We visit an argan oil cooperative and a traditional Berber home, where we are welcomed with mint tea.

🚐 Riad pick-up🍵 Berber tea
Ourika Valley
Midday

Setti Fatma and waterfall walk

We reach Setti Fatma at the end of the valley and, with a local guide, walk up to the waterfalls among rocks and small cafés. Lunch by the river.

🥾 Walk🍽 Lunch break
Setti Fatma waterfalls
Afternoon

Return to Marrakech

Free time by the river and drive back to your riad in Marrakech in the afternoon.

🏁 Drop-off at your riad
Price & conditions

What the day trip price includes

✔ Included in the price

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • English or Spanish speaking driver
  • Visit to an argan cooperative and a Berber home

✖ Not included

  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Local guide for the waterfalls
  • Tips (optional)
Gallery

Photos of the Ourika Valley

Ourika waterfallsOurika ValleyTravellers in the High AtlasMarrakech
Map

Map: Marrakech – Ourika Valley – Setti Fatma

Marrakech → Ourika Valley → Setti Fatma → Marrakech
Why book with us

Travel with a local Marrakech agency

🧭Local agencyWe run day trips and Morocco tours from Marrakech.
🚙100% privateOnly your group, in an air-conditioned vehicle with your own driver.
🗣️English & SpanishEnglish and Spanish speaking drivers and WhatsApp support.
🛠️Your paceWe adapt the walk and the stops to your group.
👨‍👩‍👧Family friendlyAn easy, cool escape, ideal with children.
💬Free quoteTell us your date and group size and we’ll send you a price.
FAQ

FAQ about the Ourika Valley day trip

How far is the Ourika Valley from Marrakech?

About 60 km, around one hour by road to Setti Fatma.

Is the waterfall walk difficult?

It is an easy to moderate walk with some rocks. Wear comfortable shoes. You can stop at the first waterfall if you prefer a short walk.

When is the best time to visit Ourika?

All year round. In summer it’s perfect to escape the Marrakech heat, and in spring the valley is at its greenest.

How much does the day trip cost?

The price depends on group size and date. Message us on WhatsApp for a free quote.

Book your Ourika Valley day trip

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