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Marrakech Tour Trip
Mountain river valley and terraced slopes in the Atlas

Nature & Mountains

Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains Day Trip

A day in the High Atlas foothills: a Berber home for mint tea, the Setti Fatma waterfalls and a riverside lunch.

Duration
Full day · about 8 hours
Price
Price on request
Start
Marrakech
End
Marrakech
Style
Private available

Overview

The Ourika Valley is about an hour from Marrakech but feels far from the city: cooler air, a river running between red-earth villages and terraced fields on the slopes.

You are welcomed in a Berber family home for mint tea and fresh bread, walk with a mountain guide to the Setti Fatma waterfalls and have lunch on a riverside terrace with views of the High Atlas.

  • Day Tours
  • Adventure
  • Private
Souvenir stall on a High Atlas mountain pass
Atlas mountain pass souvenir stall
Road winding through Atlas villages under big clouds

Highlights

  • Mint tea in a Berber family home
  • A guided walk to the Setti Fatma waterfalls
  • Lunch on a riverside terrace
  • Terraced fields and mountain villages
  • Optional stop at a saffron garden or an argan cooperative

Itinerary

  1. Stop1

    We pick you up in the morning and drive south into the valley, with viewpoints on the way. We stop at a Berber family home to see everyday mountain life and share mint tea and freshly baked bread.

    • Berber family home
    • Valley viewpoints
    Driving
    Approx. 1 hour
  2. Stop2

    With a local mountain guide you follow a rocky path up to a series of waterfalls. The walk takes about an hour and a half there and back and is of moderate difficulty, so wear sturdy shoes. Afterwards you have lunch on a terrace beside the river.

    • Waterfall walk
    • Riverside terraces
    Meals
    Lunch at your choice (not included)
  3. Stop3

    On the way back you can stop at a saffron garden or an argan cooperative before returning to Marrakech in the late afternoon.

    Driving
    Approx. 1 hour

Included / Not included

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Experienced local driver
  • Local mountain guide for the waterfall walk
  • Free time to explore at your own pace

Not included

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Entrance fees and optional activities
  • Local guides (available on request)
  • Tips and personal expenses

Transportation

A private air-conditioned vehicle (4x4, minivan or car depending on group size) with an experienced local driver. Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad are included.

Route map

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Stops on this route

Tour questions

  • It is a moderate walk over uneven rocks. Most travellers with average fitness manage it, and you can stop at the first waterfall if you prefer a shorter walk.