Day Trips

From Marrakesh: Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains Day Tour

Tourist dining at a restaurant with a view of Ourika Valley, Morocco.

Setti Fatma waterfalls cascading in Ourika Valley, Atlas Mountains, Morocco.

Berber house interior with traditional decor, Ourika Valley, Morocco.

Go on a relaxing day adventure to Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains with access to an expert local guide, 1-hour hike, and round-trip hotel transfers.

Highlights

Escape the bustling life of Marrakesh for a relaxing day trip to Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains with hassle-free round-trip hotel transfers.
Listen to your friendly driver give you important tidbits about Berber culture and watch local artisans at work in traditional Berber Villages.
From carefully harvesting the fruit by hand to creating high-quality argan oil, see and learn it all at a Women’s Argan Cooperative.
Walk on rocky trails with your local guide to reach Setti Fattma waterfalls where you can see crystal clear water cascading down rocky ledges.
Did you know? The “Ait Kamara is a centuries-old Berber tradition which involves Berber tries gathering in the Atlas Mountains annually and creating an opportunity for young men and women to meet potential partners.

Inclusions

Full-day tour of Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains
Round-trip hotel transfers
English, Spanish, French, and Arabic-speaking local guide
English and French-speaking driver
Access to a Berber house
Access to a women’s argan oil cooperative
Access to Setti Fatma waterfall
1-hour hike
AC minibus

Exclusions

Lunch (at an additional cost)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

A relaxing escape to Morocco’s mountains

If you are looking to escape the hustling life in Marrakesh and be one with nature, then this day trip to Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains is just for you. Your day starts with a hassle-free pickup from your hotel in your minibus before you are whisked off to Ourika Valley. On the way, drink in the olive groves, orchards, and river valleys as you drive through winding mountain roads.

A peek into local life

Your first stop will be at some Berber villages where you will get to see the rich culture and traditions that have governed their way of life. As you explore the villages, you'll get to see the traditional Adobe structures with flat rooftops and red or warm houses that blend seamlessly with the mountains. You may see some local artisans working their magic before you move onto a women's argan cooperative. Here, you'll get to watch how argan is made, from cracking and grinding the argan nuts to extracting the oil.

Traditions, culture, and nature

Move on to touring a Berber house and gaining insight into their life and tradition at home before you move on Setti Fadma. Here you’ll meet your local guide and go on a 1-hour hike to reach the stunning Setti Fadma waterfalls where you can see the water cascading at tremendous speed over jutting rocks. After the hike, you'll have 1 hour to indulge in a delicious local lunch by the Ourika River before returning to Marrakesh.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to beat the heat.

Additional information

Facilities: Free Wi-Fi

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.
In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.
This is applicable to all hotels in Marrakesh.
On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.
If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.