Leaving Marrakech

Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech begins with a confotable pick up from riad or hatel in Marrakech. As we leave the city, 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, which makes it an early highlight of the journey.

Breakfast With a Berber Family

After that, we continue our road to a Berber family house. Inside their home, you will see the daily life of the locals. Not only can you share breakfast with them, but you can also 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.

Visiting the Women’s Cooperative

Following the breakfast stop, 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. Furthermore, you can watch the process and see step by step how these products are made by hand.

The Waterfall Hike in Setti Fatma

After that, we drive to Setti Fatma where our local guide will be waiting for us. Together, we start a pleasant hike to the waterfalls. Along the way, you can enjoy the fresh air, the green mountains, and the sound of the cascades. This hiking part of the Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech is, without doubt, a favorite for nature lovers.

Lunch by the Ourika River

Once the hike is done, we return and stop for a delicious lunch by the Ourika River. As a result, you get to relax, enjoy the view, and taste Moroccan food in one of the most peaceful settings of the whole day.

The Drive Back to Marrakech

Finally, in the late afternoon, we drive back to Marrakech. We drop you off at your hotel or riad, so you arrive back comfortably at the end of a truly rewarding day.