Full dayFull dayPrivateFrom MarrakechNature & mountains
Ourika Valley
Berber villages & riverside moments
Overview
About this excursion
Leave the city behind for the green Ourika Valley at the foot of the High Atlas. Stop at an argan cooperative, visit a traditional Berber house for mint tea and walk to the waterfalls of Setti Fatma before lunch by the river.
Highlights
- Argan oil cooperative
- Tea in a Berber house
- Setti Fatma waterfalls
- Lunch by the river
At a glance
- DurationFull day
- Travel time≈ 1 h 30 · 65 km
- Pick-up9:00 a.m.
- DepartureMarrakech
- TypePrivate excursion
- LanguagesEnglish · Français · Español
- Best forFamilies, nature lovers
- CategoryNature & mountains
Your day
Programme
- Pick-up at your riad or hotel
- Argan oil cooperative run by local women
- Mint tea in a traditional Berber house
- Walk to the Setti Fatma waterfalls
- Lunch by the river
- Drive back through the valley
- Back in Marrakech
Approximate times — we adapt them to the season and to you.
The route
Marrakech → Ourika Valley
65 km by road · ≈ 1 h 30 each way.
Good to know
What's included
Included
- Private transport with A/C
- Professional driver-guide
- Pick-up & drop-off at your riad or hotel
Not included
- Lunch & drinks
- Local mountain guide at the waterfalls (optional)
- Tips
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable shoes: the path to the waterfalls is rocky in places.
- In spring the river is high — the scenery is at its greenest.
- Bring some cash for lunch and the argan cooperative.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is the walk to the waterfalls difficult?
It's an easy-to-moderate walk of about 30–45 minutes each way over rocks. You can stop at the first waterfall if you prefer.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, it's one of the best family day trips from Marrakech.
Do you pick us up at our riad?
Yes, pick-up and drop-off at your riad or hotel are included. If your riad is inside the medina, we meet you at the nearest point a car can reach.
Is the excursion private?
Yes — only you and your companions, with your own driver-guide and vehicle.
Can we change the programme?
Of course. We can adapt the pick-up time, the stops and the pace, or combine this excursion with another one.
How do we book and pay?
Send us the form on this page or a WhatsApp message. We confirm availability and the price; the balance is paid in cash on the day.
Another question? We reply personally on WhatsApp.
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