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Day Trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley with Waterfall Hike

5.018 reviewsOurika Valley (Vallée de l’Ourika)

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 3 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

This full-day tour takes travelers from Marrakech into the natural beauty of the Atlas Mountains and the Ourika Valley, offering a mix of scenic views, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventure. Guests enjoy a scenic drive with panoramic views of the mountains and Berber villages, then visit local villages and a women’s argan oil cooperative to see traditional production methods. A guided hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls allows travelers to explore the lush valley and capture stunning photos. After the hike, there is an option to enjoy a Moroccan lunch at a riverside restaurant (not included in the price). Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech and a professional driver are included, making this an easy and immersive day trip from the city.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Visit to local villages and women’s argan oil cooperative
  • Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional driver and insurance
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech

What's not

  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch at a riverside restaurant
  • Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Travelers depart from Marrakech and drive approximately 1 hour toward the Atlas Mountains. Along the way, they will enjoy panoramic views of rugged peaks, green valleys, and small Berber villages scattered throughout the region. The guide will point out notable landmarks and provide context about the area’s geography and local lifestyle. This scenic drive allows guests to transition from the city bustle to Morocco’s serene mountain landscapes.

    1 h

  2. Guests will visit a traditional Berber house, Dar Zite, to explore local culture and daily life. The guide explains how natural products, including argan oil, are traditionally made, and travelers can observe the preparation process. Visitors also have the option to purchase authentic products directly from the cooperative.

    1 hAdmission included

  3. From Dar Zite, travelers continue to Setti Fatma for a guided hike to the waterfalls. The hike offers stunning views of the surrounding Atlas Mountains and the cascading falls. Travelers can take photos along the trail and at the waterfalls, enjoying the natural scenery. Guides provide information about the local environment and vegetation along the route.

    2 hAdmission included

  4. After the hike, travelers enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant in the Ourika Valley. Options include a starter, main course, and dessert from the menu, with vegetarian and gluten-free dishes available. Guests can relax and enjoy views of the river before starting the return drive to Marrakech.

    2 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 17 travellers
Operated by
Morocco Royal Trips
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Marrakech

  • Its from-price is 82% below the median of the 1647 day trips we list in Marrakech.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 309 of 1647.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Marrakech

At the foot of the Atlas Mountains, red-walled Marrakech is famed for its maze-like medina, lively main square and tranquil riads and gardens.

Jemaa el-Fnaa, the great square at the centre of the medina, changes character through the day, from juice sellers and snake charmers in the morning to smoke-wreathed food stalls and musicians after dark. The minaret of the Koutoubia Mosque rises nearby as the city's landmark, and the souks spread north in a warren of lanes selling leather, lanterns, carpets and spices.

Top-ranked sights in Marrakech: Atlas Mountains, Tizi-n'Tichka Pass, Jemaa el-Fna (Djemaa el-Fna).

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