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    Ourika Valley — Day Trip - Ourika Valley, High Atlas, Morocco
    Ourika Valley — Day Trip - Ourika Valley, High Atlas, Morocco
    Ourika Valley — Day Trip - Ourika Valley, High Atlas, Morocco
    Ourika Valley — Day Trip - Ourika Valley, High Atlas, Morocco
    Ourika Valley — Day Trip - Ourika Valley, High Atlas, Morocco

    Tour · Full day (09:45 – 17:30, approx. 8 hours)

    Ourika Valley Shared Day Trip from Marrakech — €18

    Full day · Berber villages · Ourika waterfalls · Riverside lunch

    Tour facts and price basis

    DurationFull day (09:45 – 17:30, approx. 8 hours)
    Price€18 / MAD 180 per person
    Booking typeShared
    Return17:30
    Pickup09:45 from your hotel or riad (Medina, Gueliz, Hivernage, Palmeraie)
    PaymentMost standard day tours are paid on the tour day unless your written confirmation states otherwise.
    Reply timeWe usually reply within 30 minutes on WhatsApp during operating hours.
    Published basis:€18 / MAD 180 per person
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    Availability
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    Pickup
    09:45 from your hotel or riad (Medina, Gueliz, Hivernage, Palmeraie)
    Payment
    Most standard day tours are paid on the tour day unless your written confirmation states otherwise.
    Cancellation
    Cancel at least 7 days before departure for a full refund of any advance payment. Later changes are handled under the written booking terms.
    Not included
    Lunch at the riverside restaurant (about 80–120 MAD per person); Optional purchases at argan or saffron cooperatives; Drinks and tips

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    A relaxed full-day escape from Marrakech into the lush Ourika Valley — just 1h15 from the medina. Follow the river deep into the High Atlas, stop in traditional Berber villages, then hike with a local guide to the Ourika waterfalls at Setti Fatma before a slow lunch at a riverside restaurant with your feet almost in the water. Back in Marrakech in time for a hammam and sunset drinks.

    Options & Variants

    Shared, private and quote-only options

    Published optionShared
    €18 / MAD 180 per person
      Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle · Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech · Local guide for the walk to the Ourika waterfalls · Stops at Berber villages and panoramic viewpoints

      Highlights

      What makes this journey special

      • Depart Marrakech 09:45 — back by 17:30
      • Only 1h15 drive from the medina into real Atlas scenery
      • Photo stops at traditional Berber villages along the river
      • Guided walk to the Ourika waterfalls (Setti Fatma)
      • Riverside lunch at a local restaurant with feet-in-the-water tables
      • Great short-format alternative for families and travellers with 1 free day

      Itinerary

      Day by day

      1. 01
        09:45 — Marrakech
        Pickup from your hotel or riad. Drive south-east about 1h15 through olive groves and Berber hamlets into the Ourika Valley.
      2. 02
        Late morning — Berber villages & viewpoints
        Stops at traditional Berber villages, argan / saffron cooperatives (optional) and panoramic viewpoints over the river.
      3. 03
        Midday — Ourika waterfalls
        Arrival at Setti Fatma. Guided walk along the river to the Ourika waterfalls — an easy but slightly rocky 30–45 minute hike each way.
      4. 04
        Afternoon — Riverside lunch
        Slow lunch at a local restaurant with tables set out on the river itself. Tagine, grilled meats or vegetarian options, mint tea.
      5. 05
        17:30 — Marrakech
        Drive back through the valley, arriving in Marrakech around 17:30.

      Inclusions

      What's included & what's not

      Included

      • Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
      • Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
      • Local guide for the walk to the Ourika waterfalls
      • Stops at Berber villages and panoramic viewpoints

      Not included

      • Lunch at the riverside restaurant (about 80–120 MAD per person)
      • Optional purchases at argan or saffron cooperatives
      • Drinks and tips

      Before you book

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      FAQ

      Everything you may want to know

      From MAD 180 (~€18) per person for the shared tour, including round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup in Marrakech and a local guide for the walk to the waterfalls. Lunch is paid separately at the riverside restaurant (~80–120 MAD per person). A private version is available on request via WhatsApp.

      Pickup is at 09:45 from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, and we're back in the city around 17:30 — an easy 8-hour day, perfect if you only have one free day.

      About 1h15 by road (~65 km south-east) through olive groves, small Berber villages and the first foothills of the High Atlas.

      It's easy to moderate — a 30–45 minute walk each way from Setti Fatma along the river, with some rocky sections. Comfortable closed shoes with grip are recommended. Kids and older travellers manage it well at their own pace.

      No — lunch is not included. Your driver will drop you at a well-known riverside restaurant in the valley where tables are literally set on the river. Expect 80–120 MAD per person for tagine, grilled meat or vegetarian, plus mint tea.

      Spring (March–May) is the greenest with the waterfalls at their strongest. Summer is a great escape from the Marrakech heat — the valley stays 8–10 °C cooler. Winter can be beautiful with snow on the peaks; the walk to the falls stays open in most weather.

      Desde 180 MAD (~18€) por persona en tour compartido: transporte de ida y vuelta con aire acondicionado, recogida en el hotel de Marrakech y guía local para la caminata a las cascadas de Ourika (Setti Fatma). Salida a las 09:45 y regreso hacia las 17:30. Almuerzo aparte en un restaurante junto al río (~80–120 MAD).

      À partir de 180 MAD (~18€) par personne en formule partagée : transport aller-retour en véhicule climatisé, prise en charge à l'hôtel à Marrakech et guide local pour la balade jusqu'aux cascades de l'Ourika (Setti Fatma). Départ 09h45, retour à Marrakech vers 17h30. Déjeuner en supplément dans un restaurant au bord de la rivière (~80–120 MAD). Version privée sur demande via WhatsApp.

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