Marrakech Day Trip Ourika Valley and Berber Village Experience

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Marrakech

  08:00 – Pickup from Your Riad/Hotel Begin your Marrakech Ourika Valley Day Trip with a convenient 08:00 AM pickup from your hotel or riad. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, leaving the busy city behind as you head toward the peaceful green valleys of the Atlas Mountains.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Ourika Valley

  09:00 – Scenic Stops in the Atlas Foothills As your Marrakech Ourika Valley Day Trip continues, enjoy a leisurely drive through the Atlas foothills, with stops at panoramic viewpoints. Capture photos of red clay villages, river valleys, and terraced farms framed by snow-capped peaks (in winter months).

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Ourika Valley

  09:30 – Argan Cooperative Stop During your Marrakech Ourika Valley Day Trip, stop at a women-run argan oil cooperative. Learn how argan is traditionally processed for culinary and cosmetic use, and sample oils or hand-made products while supporting local Berber artisans.

  50 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4

  10:15 – Visit Berber Home & Tea Ceremony Experience true Berber hospitality on your Marrakech Ourika Valley Day Trip with a visit to a local family home. Step inside a traditional adobe house, learn about daily life in the valley, and share in a fresh mint tea ceremony, a meaningful moment of cultural exchange.

  50 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Ourika Valley

  11:30 – Hike to the Waterfalls with a Mountain Guide Join a local mountain guide for a scenic hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls, a highlight of your Marrakech Ourika Valley Day Trip. The trail takes about 1 to 1.5 hours round trip and includes rocky paths, small bridges, and shaded forest sections. Comfortable shoes are a must!

  50 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6

  13:30 – Lunch in Riverside Café After your hike, relax with lunch at a local riverside café—a classic part of any Marrakech Ourika Valley Day Trip. Enjoy traditional Moroccan dishes like tagine, grilled meats, or vegetarian couscous while seated beside the flowing stream, often with your feet in the water.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Ourika Valley

  15:00 – Free Time for River Chill or Market Stroll Use your final hour in the valley to unwind by the river, take a short walk, or browse the local market stalls for handmade souvenirs, pottery, spices, and woven goods. This relaxed moment is a great way to soak in the peaceful atmosphere of your Marrakech Ourika Valley Day Trip.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 8
  Ourika Valley

  16:30 – Depart for Marrakech As your Marrakech Ourika Valley Day Trip comes to an end, begin the scenic drive back through the mountains, reflecting on a day filled with nature, culture, and authentic Moroccan hospitality. 17:30 – Arrival and Drop-Off Arrive back in Marrakech by 5:30 PM, with drop-off at your hotel, riad, or a central location. You'll return relaxed, refreshed, and with memorable snapshots of Berber life and valley beauty.

  1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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