Ourika Valley Day Trip Waterfalls & Atlas Mountains is the perfect escape from the busy city. This trip is full of nature, fresh air, and Berber culture. First, we drive from Marrakech into the green valley. On the way, you will see small Berber villages and beautiful mountain views. Then, we stop to visit a local family or have Moroccan mint tea. This is a nice chance to learn more about life in the mountains.
After that, we continue to Setti Fatma waterfalls. A short walk with a guide takes you across small bridges and up to the cascades. You can take photos, rest, and enjoy the fresh air. Later, we stop for lunch in a simple restaurant by the river where you can taste Moroccan food like tagine and salad. Finally, in the afternoon we drive back to Marrakech. The views of the Atlas Mountains on the way back make a perfect end to the day.
Departure location
Pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech.
Return location
Drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech.
If your accommodation is not accessible by car, meeting point is Café de France, Jemaa el-Fna square.
08:30 AM –
Please be ready a few minutes before departure to ensure a smooth start of the trip.
Leave Marrakech in the morning and enjoy a relaxing drive through the Atlas Mountains on your 1-Day Ourika Valley Tour. This day trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley takes you through scenic landscapes, Berber villages, and green valleys. Along the way, you will also visit a traditional Berber house to discover local life and enjoy Moroccan mint tea.
Afterwards, continue to Setti Fatma for a guided walk to the famous Ourika Valley waterfalls. The short hike takes you across small bridges and up to the cascades, where you can take photos and enjoy the fresh air. Later, you will have free time for lunch in a riverside restaurant before returning to Marrakech in the late afternoon, ending your Atlas Mountains day trip with unforgettable memories.
Ourika Valley Day Trip Waterfalls & Atlas Mountains begins with about one hour of driving from Marrakech. We first pass by the Scorpion commercial center. Here, we can stop for a short time to exchange money or use the bank. Just five minutes later, we make another stop at a panoramic viewpoint. From this place, you can admire the largest olive plantation area near Marrakech, an early highlight of the journey.
After that, we continue our road to a Berber family house. Inside their home, you will see the daily life of the locals. You can also share breakfast with them and taste olive oil, local butter, honey, and fresh bread. During this visit, you can look around the whole house, including the kitchen, the living room, the traditional hammam, and other parts of their home.
Next, we continue to another village. Here, we stop to visit a local women’s cooperative. In this place, you will learn how they prepare natural products such as argan oil, black soap made from olive oil, and many other handmade items. You can also watch the process and see how they make these products step by step.
Later, we drive to Setti Fatma where our local guide will be waiting for us. Together, we start a pleasant hike to the waterfalls. During the walk, you can enjoy the fresh air, the green mountains, and the sound of the cascades. This hiking part of the Ourika Valley Day Trip Waterfalls & Atlas Mountains is a favorite for nature lovers. After the hike, we return and stop for a delicious lunch by the Ourika River. You can relax, enjoy the view, and taste Moroccan food in a peaceful place.
Finally, in the late afternoon, we drive back to Marrakech. We drop you off at your hotel or riad if it is accessible by car, or at the initial meeting point if not.
