Marrakech: Ourika Valley,Atlas Mountains & Setti Fatma Waterfalls

5 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Leave the noise of the medina behind and head into the Atlas Mountains with a local guide who knows the valley well. In about an hour you’re in Ourika, where terraced farms, red-earth villages, and the Ourika River replace the city streets. You’ll share the day with a small group of fellow travelers, with no rushed stops and no packed coach schedule.

You’ll be welcomed into a traditional Berber home for mint tea and fresh bread, and hear first-hand how families in the High Atlas live, farm, and keep their traditions going. Then you’ll walk up to the Setti Fatma waterfalls, following the river along a scenic path with plenty of time for photos, a swim in warm weather, or a rest at a riverside café.

What's Included

Local mountain guide
Hotel pick up and drop off
optional
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional driver/guide
Tips and gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick you up directly from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Your driver will be waiting at the entrance holding a sign with the lead traveler's name. Please provide your accommodation address after booking.

OR
Meeting point

We will meet you at the main entrance of Jemaa el-Fna Square. Your guide will be holding a sign with the lead traveler's name. Please look for the sign and feel free to call us if you need assistance finding us.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Atlas Mountains View

    Scenic drive through lush valleys with breathtaking views of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains — your private guide stops wherever the view demands it

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Step inside a genuine Berber home in the traditional village of Tamzenndirt and experience Moroccan hospitality at its most authentic. Sip freshly brewed mint tea, taste homemade Berber bread, and connect with a way of life unchanged for generations

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ourika

    Step inside a women-run argan cooperative and watch one of Morocco’s most treasured traditions at work. Argan trees grow almost nowhere else in the world, and the oil from their kernels is still made by hand, using methods passed from mother to daughter. Your guide will walk you through each stage, from cracking the hard nut between two stones to hand-grinding the kernels and pressing the oil. You’ll see the difference between culinary and cosmetic argan oil, try the oil with fresh bread, honey, and amlou (the local almond and argan spread), and ask the women directly about their work.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Setti Fatma and the 7 Cascades

    Follow your private guide on a scenic hike to the famous 7 Cascades of Setti Fatma, where crystal-clear mountain water tumbles down dramatic rocky steps surrounded by lush greenery, you set the pace — go as far as you like and stop whenever the view takes your breath away

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Ourika Valley

    End your private day trip beside the peaceful Ourika River, where a wonderful local restaurant serves fresh Moroccan cuisine with mountain views. The perfect final memory before heading back to Marrakech

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by fantastic morocco

Tags

Day Trips
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Adventure Tours
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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