Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech & Setti Fatma Waterfalls
Overview
Full day · Marrakech → Ourika Valley → Setti Fatma
Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech & Setti Fatma Waterfalls — at a glance
- PriceFrom €35 / person
- DurationFull day (9 am – 5 pm)
- PickupYour hotel or riad in Marrakech at 9 am
- DistanceAbout 65 km — 1 h 15 each way
- LevelEasy to moderate (rocks to the falls)
- Best seasonSpring and autumn; cooler than Marrakech in summer
- LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish, Arabic
The Ourika Valley day trip is the quickest escape from Marrakech into the High Atlas: in about an hour the plain of olive groves gives way to a green river valley lined with Berber villages and terraced fields. You stop at Tnine Ourika, known for its Monday market, visit an argan oil cooperative and a pottery workshop, and see how families still live along the river.
At Setti Fatma, the last village of the valley, you have lunch in a riverside restaurant, then walk up over the rocks to the first of the Setti Fatma waterfalls — good shoes are a must, and a swimsuit from April to November. You are back in Marrakech around 5 pm. Read more in our Ourika Valley guide.
Highlights
- Berber villages of the High Atlas
- Tnine Ourika and its Monday market
- Argan cooperative and pottery workshop
- The Setti Fatma waterfalls
- Lunch by the Ourika river
- Back in Marrakech by 5 pm
Tour Plan
Your experience, step by step
Pickup in Marrakech
Departure from your riad or hotel through the olive groves towards the High Atlas.
Tnine Ourika
A stop in Tnine Ourika, known for its Monday market, at the entrance to the valley.
Berber villages, argan and pottery
Visit an argan oil cooperative and a pottery workshop, passing the Berber villages along the river.
Setti Fatma
Lunch in a riverside restaurant at the end of the valley.
The waterfalls
Walk over the rocks to the Setti Fatma waterfalls — shoes with grip are a must.
Back in Marrakech
Return drive and drop-off at your accommodation.
Included / Not included
So you know exactly what the price covers
Included
- Pickup at 9 am and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech
- Air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Stops at the argan cooperative and pottery workshop
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Local guide for the waterfall walk (optional)
- Tips
Location
Route map — Marrakech → Tnine Ourika → Setti Fatma
About 1 h 15 each way.
Calendar & Price
Pick a date, then send your request
Prefer the booking form? Send a booking request — no payment online, you pay in cash on the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you book
How much does this day trip cost?
This day trip starts from €35 per person. The final price depends on your date and the size of your group: send us your date and number of people on WhatsApp (+212 661-757505) and we confirm the price quickly. Payment is in cash on the day, in dirhams or euros.
How long does the Ourika Valley day trip take?
About six to seven hours in total, with roughly an hour of driving each way. It is the easiest escape from Marrakech into the mountains and works well as a half-day if you leave early.
What is there to see in the Ourika Valley?
The river valley itself, terraced fields and walnut trees, an Amazigh village and home visit, a herb and argan cooperative, and the waterfalls at Setti Fatma at the head of the valley.
How hard is the walk to the Setti Fatma waterfalls?
The first cascade is about thirty to forty minutes from the village over rocks and a few stream crossings, with some scrambling. It is not technical, but you need shoes with grip, not sandals.
Is the Ourika Valley good in summer?
It is one of the best summer options near Marrakech, several degrees cooler with shade and running water. That also makes it busy at weekends, so a weekday or an early start is worth planning for.
Is the trip suitable for older travellers or small children?
The valley, the village visit and the riverside restaurants are easy for everyone. Only the waterfall scramble is demanding, and it is simple to stay by the river while others walk up.
When should I avoid the Ourika Valley?
After heavy rain. The valley is prone to flash flooding and the river rises fast, so trips are rescheduled when the weather turns. Late spring gives the fullest water with safe conditions.
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Final price depends on your date and group size. Send us a WhatsApp and we confirm Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech & Setti Fatma Waterfalls quickly.
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