Small group of travellers in the Atlas Mountains

Ourika Valley Day Trip

Escape to the High Atlas: Berber villages, terraced gardens and a walk to the Setti Fatma waterfalls.

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Duration
Day trip
Route
Marrakech > Marrakech
Travel style
Private journey
Price
Price on request

Overview

The Ourika Valley is the closest High Atlas escape from Marrakech, about an hour and a half away. The road follows the river past villages of earth and stone, walnut trees and small riverside restaurants.

At Setti Fatma, at the end of the road, a walk leads up to the first of a series of waterfalls. On the way you can visit a traditional Berber house and an argan oil cooperative.

Route: Marrakech, Tnine Ourika, Setti Fatma

Highlights

  • Berber villages of the High Atlas
  • Visit to a traditional Berber house
  • Argan oil cooperative
  • Walk to the Setti Fatma waterfalls
  • Lunch by the river (optional)

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1 Marrakech, Ourika Valley and Setti Fatma

    about 130 km round trip, 1.5 h each way Overnight: Return to Marrakech

    Morning pick-up and drive into the valley, with stops at a Berber house and an argan cooperative. Walk to the waterfalls at Setti Fatma, optional lunch by the river and return to Marrakech in the late afternoon.

Distances and driving times are approximate and depend on road conditions and stops. Every route can be adapted.

What is included

  • Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with driver
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad

Not included

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Entrance fees
  • Local guides, unless included in your proposal
  • Tips

Optional upgrades and customization

  • Official local guide
  • Lunch in a selected restaurant

Practical information

Duration
Full day; pick-up time agreed in advance.
Group size
Private, only for your party.
Price
Personalized quotation according to the number of travellers.
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, water, sun protection and some cash.

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