Atlas Mountains : Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech
Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech – Waterfalls, Berber Villages & Atlas Mountains
Escape the busy streets of Marrakech and head into the stunning Atlas Mountains on this full-day Ourika Valley excursion. Just an hour from the city, the valley offers breathtaking scenery, traditional Berber villages, and a guided hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls. Led by a friendly local guide, you’ll explore the culture of the Berbers, visit a women-run Argan oil cooperative, and stop at handcraft workshops featuring pottery, carpets, and more. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of rivers & terraced fields.
For lunch, relax at a charming Ourika Valley riverside restaurant (meal not included, approx. €13) before heading back to Marrakech with unforgettable memories.
This tour offers two options:
Private hike: Enjoy a personalized guided hike to the waterfalls with your own guide.
Shared hike: Join a small group for a guided hike to the waterfalls.
Both options include shared transportation
Options
Private guided walk in Ourika
Private guided walk option : Private guided walk in Ourika
Pickup included
What's included in Atlas Mountains : Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Marrakech
Ourika Valley & Berber Villages Day Trip from Marrakech – Scenic Drive & Cultural Discovery Start your Atlas Mountains day trip from Marrakech with a convenient pickup from your hotel or a nearby meeting point. Enjoy a scenic drive through olive groves and traditional Berber villages as you make your way into the stunning Ourika Valley, just an hour from the city. Along the route, stop to take in panoramic views of the mountains and valleys. Visit a local Argan oil cooperative to learn about this unique Moroccan product, and explore handcrafted workshops where artisans create pottery, carpets, and more. This relaxing and immersive journey is the perfect way to escape the city and discover authentic Berber culture in the Atlas Mountains.
Ourika Valley
Hike to Setti Fatma Waterfalls & Riverside Lunch in the Ourika Valley Upon arriving in the heart of the Ourika Valley, meet your local Berber guide for a scenic, moderate hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls. Walk through lush landscapes, past traditional Berber villages, terraced fields of apples, walnuts, and cherry trees, and forests of oak and juniper—all set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains. This part of the Atlas Mountains day trip from Marrakech offers a deeper connection to nature and culture. Enjoy free time to relax by the river, explore local artisan handicraft workshops, and soak in the serene beauty of this green valley. Lunch is available (not included, approx. €12) at a local riverside restaurant, offering delicious tagines and grilled meats with views of the valley. After this peaceful and enriching experience, return to Marrakech with unforgettable memories of the Ourika Valley and Berber villages day trip.
Inclusions
- Local Berber guide in the Ourika Valley
- Visit to a women's Argan oil cooperative with mint tea Stops at local handcraft workshops
- Shared Transportation
- Scenic hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls
- Lunch (optional, at a riverside restaurant, about €12 pee menu)
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance:For your peace of mind, please ensure your travel insurance is valid and up to date
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Bring confortable closed footwear
- Very hot in the summer and very cold in winter season
- Bring sunglasses, suncream, hat or scarf
- "Adventure brings excitement — and sometimes a bit of risk — so for your peace of mind, please ensure your travel insurance is valid and up to date."
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 20 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
As the most of accommodations are not accessible by minibusses in the old Medina. Please text us on Whatsapp after making the reservation to discuss a meeting point that suits you better
