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    Atlas Mountains & Waterfall Day Trips from Marrakech, Compared

    Ourika, Ouzoud and Imlil are three different days out: a short river valley, a long drive to a 110-metre waterfall, and a mountain village hike. Each is its own tour with its own price. This page lines them up so you can pick one, then book it on its own page.

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    Which Atlas day trip should you choose?

    Ourika is the closest and easiest (about 1h15 away, back by 17:30, €18 shared). Ouzoud has the most spectacular waterfall but is a long day (about 3 hours each way, 08:45–19:30, €23 shared). Imlil is the best for mountain scenery and hiking, and runs as a private tour at €120 per car.

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    Atlas Mountains and waterfall trips from Marrakech compared by format, price, duration, drive time, walking and pickup
    TripFormatPriceDurationDrive from MarrakechWalkingPickup
    Ourika Valley — Day TripShared€18 / MAD 180 per personFull day (09:45 – 17:30, approx. 8 hours)About 1h15 each way30–45 min each way to the Setti Fatma falls, some rocky sections09:45
    Ouzoud Waterfalls — Shared Day TripShared€23 / MAD 230 per personFull day (08:45 – 19:30, approx. 11 hours)About 3 hours each way30–45 min down a mostly paved path, steeper climb back up08:45
    Ouzoud Waterfalls — Private DayPrivate€160 / MAD 1,600 for two people1 day · 10 hoursAbout 2h30 each wayAbout 45 min down, 30 min back up; not wheelchair accessibleConfirmed in writing
    Imlil — Private TourPrivate€120 / MAD 1,200 per carFull day (approx. 8–9 hours)About 1h30 to ImlilGentle guided village hike at the foot of ToubkalConfirmed in writing
    3 Valleys — Private TourPrivate€120 / MAD 1,200 per carFull day (approx. 8–10 hours)Full day on mountain roadsEasy stops and short walks, no long hikesConfirmed in writing
    Toubkal Summit — 2-Day Private TrekPrivate quotePrice on request2 days / 1 nightDrive to Imlil, then trekDemanding 2-day ascent to 4,167 m with a refuge nightConfirmed in writing

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    Ourika is the closest and easiest (about 1h15 away, back by 17:30, €18 shared). Ouzoud has the most spectacular waterfall but is a long day (about 3 hours each way, 08:45–19:30, €23 shared). Imlil is the best for mountain scenery and hiking, and runs as a private tour at €120 per car.

    Ourika is the shortest day and its walk to the falls is manageable at a child's pace. Ouzoud's path is shaded and mostly paved, but the day is about 11 hours; the private Ouzoud page describes its walk as suitable for children from 5. Tell us ages when you book so the plan is confirmed in writing.

    The shared trip is €23 per person with a fixed 08:45 pickup; the boat ride (about 20 MAD) and lunch are paid on site and no guide is included at the falls. The private day is €160 for two people with your own vehicle, an English-speaking guide and the boat ride included; lunch is still paid on site.

    Shared departures are confirmed for your specific date in writing before payment. We do not publish a guaranteed daily schedule. Private tours are arranged for the date you choose and confirmed in writing.

    Cancel at least 7 days before departure for a full refund of any advance payment. Later changes are handled under the written booking terms.

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