Day Trip Ourika Valley From Marrakech

Today is dedicated to take you in an adventurous trip in Ourika Valley. This latter is a popular escape from the high temperature average (summer heat) of Marrakesh. People come from different areas running away from the hot climate looking for nice and natural landscapes to lay around and have picnic among the streams and waterfalls…. Back to Marrakech

Enjoy a day trip Ourika Valley from Marrakech, for an escape from the bustling city and an introduction to the High Atlas Mountains. Explore the valley, experience a Berber market, and stop to visit the village of Setti Fatma.

About this activity

Duration 7 hours
Driver Spanish, English, French
Pick-up service Your hotel or riad in Marrakech

Experience Day trip Ourika Valley

Highlights

Visit the Berber market of Tnin Ourika and village of Setti Fatma
Learn how the local Berber women extract argan oil
Savor a Berber tagine at lunch by a stream
Full description
Ourika Valley, at the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains, is only 45 minutes southeast of Marrakech. The valley offers a great escape from the heat of Marrakech for the locals during summer months.

This day trip Ourika Valley from Marrakech is ideal for nature lovers and light trek into one of the small size waterfalls, or just relax and have a snack at one of the local cafés united the shade of the walnut trees next to the stream.

After a 30 minutes drive via the fertile Haouz Planes, you will reach Tnin Ouika center, where you will stop for a visit of the open air Berber weekly market. It is operated every day, but Mondays are much busier and lively.

From here you will continue up to Setti Fatma. On the way, stop at a Berber house where you can share a cup of mint tea with the locals before you continue to Setti Fatma Berber village. day trip ourika valley

Upon arrival, enjoy a guided light trek into the waterfalls above the village (local guides available for hire). Return back to the village where you can have lunch (at leisure) at one of the local cfés next to the stream. day trip ourika valley

What’s included

• Pick up and at the hotel, Riad, airport or where you indicate
• Professional driver /guide during the trip
• Private car air conditioned 

What’s not included

• Flight
• Meals noon
• Drinks

Price: depending on the number of Travellers and season