Day excursions
Day Trip Marrakech to Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains
The lush High Atlas escape: Gushing mountain rivers, terraced adobe Berber villages, herbal bio-gardens, and the 7 waterfalls of Setti Fatma
- Duration 1 day
- Starts in Marrakech
- Destination Ourika valley & Setti Fatma
- Guide languages English, Italian, Spanish, French
Overview
Nestled just an hour south of Marrakech in the foothills of Mount Toubkal, the Ourika Valley offers an explosion of greenery, rushing mountain water, and clay Berber hamlets clinging to the canyon slopes. Hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls with a local guide and dine on a riverbed terrace with your feet dipping in the cool water.
Highlights
- Lush canyon river setting just 60 minutes from Marrakech
- Hike up to the 7 rocky waterfalls of Setti Fatma with local guide
- Visit an authentic adobe Berber family house and drink tea
- Organic aromatic garden and bio-medicinal plant cooperative
- Riverside tagine lunch with chairs set directly in the mountain stream
Day by day
Every day can be adjusted
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Day 1 Marrakech – Bio Gardens – Setti Fatma Waterfalls – Return
Pickup at 09:00, drive up the Ourika River, guided hike to waterfalls, riverbed tagine lunch, return to Marrakech by 17:00.
- Ourika river
- Setti Fatma waterfalls
- Berber house
- Stay
- Marrakech return
- Meals
- Lunch optional
What is included
- Private round-trip transfer in modern vehicle
- Professional driver
- Local mountain guide for Setti Fatma hike
- Visit to Berber home & mint tea
Not included
- Lunch
- Tips
Questions about this trip
Is this trip really private?
Yes. Only your group travels in the vehicle with your own driver-guide, so you decide when to leave, where to stop and how long to stay.
Can the route or the dates be changed?
Yes. Itinerary adjustments are free. Tell us about your flights, interests and pace and we will reshape the route around them.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes in layers, sun protection and a warm jacket for desert evenings between November and April. Closed shoes help in the medinas.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry on WhatsApp or through the form. We confirm the itinerary and price in writing, and a small deposit secures the booking.
