Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech | Atlas Mountains & Berber Villages

Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech – Overview

Private Day Trip to the Ourika Valley and Setti Fatma

Our Ourika Valley day trip from Marrakech is an easy escape into the green foothills of the High Atlas. The drive takes about one hour in a private car. First, the road leaves the city and follows the Ourika river. Then the valley narrows, and red earth villages appear on the slopes.

Waterfalls and villages of the valley

At Setti Fatma, a local guide leads you up a rocky path to the famous waterfalls. The walk is short but lively, so wear good shoes. Afterwards, you can rest at a riverside café with fresh mint tea. Along the way, you also visit a traditional Berber house and learn how families live in the mountains.

Local crafts and Berber culture

The valley is known for its women-run argan cooperatives. For example, you can see how the women crack the nuts and press the oil by hand. Moreover, you can taste amlou, a sweet spread of almonds, honey and argan oil. Learn more about this unique Moroccan oil before you go.

A relaxed private tour

This tour is private, so you choose the pace and the stops. We pick you up at your hotel in Marrakech and drop you back in the late afternoon. Prefer a higher mountain village? Then try our Imlil day trip. Contact us today to book your Ourika Valley day trip from Marrakech.