Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech
The Ourika Valley is the easiest escape from Marrakech into the High Atlas Mountains, about an hour’s drive away. Follow the Ourika river past Berber villages and riverside cafés to Setti Fatma, then hike to its waterfalls with a local guide. It is a cool, green day out, perfect when the city gets hot.
Tour at a glance
Our Ourika Valley day trip is a private trip planned around you, with your own driver and a comfortable vehicle. Check the price, route and everything included below, then book online or message us on WhatsApp.
- Duration: 1 day (about 8 hours)
- Start and end: Marrakech (pickup at your hotel or riad)
- Private tour: just you and your group, any day of the year
- Distance: about 1 hour from Marrakech
From
€50
per person
Final price depends on group size, season and accommodation level. Ask us for your exact quote.
Trip itinerary
- 8:30: Pickup at your hotel or riad in Marrakech and drive towards the High Atlas.
- Morning: Stop at an argan oil cooperative run by local women, then visit a traditional Berber house for mint tea.
- Late morning: Arrive in Setti Fatma and hike up to the waterfalls with a local guide (about 1 to 2 hours return).
- Lunch: Tagine at a café by the river, with your feet almost in the water.
- Afternoon: Free time in the valley, then drive back to Marrakech, arriving around 17:00.
Ourika Valley day trip highlights
- Drive into the High Atlas along the Ourika river
- Visit a women's argan oil cooperative
- Share mint tea in a traditional Berber house
- Hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls
- Lunch at a riverside café in the mountains
What is included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with fuel
- Experienced English-speaking driver
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Local guide at the site (optional, paid on the spot)
- Boat ride or other optional activities
- Tips for your driver
Tour map
Frequently asked questions
Yes. It is just you and your group with your own driver, and you choose the day.
Prices start from €50 per person. The final price depends on the number of travelers. Message us for your exact quote.
The path is rocky and steep in places. The first waterfall is easy to reach; going higher needs good shoes and some fitness. Your guide will adapt to your group.
All year. In summer the valley is much cooler than Marrakech; in winter the peaks are often covered in snow.
Good walking shoes, a light jacket, water, sunscreen and cash in dirhams for lunch, the guide and tips.
Yes, for the valley and the first waterfall. Tell us their ages and we will plan the walk.