Experience the beauty of the Ourika Valley up-close on this full-day scenic tour from Marrakesh, and escape the hustle and bustle of the city for the day. The Ourika Valley is the closest day trip from Marrakesh, but it’s not just its convenience that makes it special. Drive towards the Atlas Mountains, taking in the beautiful landscape of green meadows and authentic 16th and 17th-century Berber villages. If you take your tour on a Monday, you can even stop at a roadside souk. See fruit orchards, vegetable terraces, and villages clinging to the side of hills. Marvel at the labor undertaken by the Berbers who hoisted materials to construct small houses up mountainsides, and work the terraces in a hostile environment. Continue along the valley of palm trees, following the Ourika River. Fruit trees, tiny hamlets, riverside restaurants, and the summer homes of the wealthy will keep you occupied. Go to Setti Fatma to feel the refreshing waters. Feel the spray on your face as you cool down from the African heat, along with the locals of Marrakech who have made it their favorite weekend retreat.

The Ourika Valley, located at the base of the High Atlas Mountains, is only a short drive from Marrakech. This tranquil valley provides a refreshing escape from the heat of Marrakech for locals during the summer. Join this group day trip to Ourika Valley for an opportunity to admire nature and enjoy a light trek to one of the smaller waterfalls, or simply relax and savor a snack at one of the local cafes situated under the shade of the walnut trees next to the stream. This trip is perfect for nature enthusiasts. Take a 30-minute drive through the lush Haouz Plains to reach Tnin Ouika center, where you'll have the chance to visit a bustling open-air Berber market. Operating daily, but Mondays are particularly lively. Next, journey to the Berber village of Setti Fatma. Along the way, stop at a Berber house to share a cup of mint tea with the locals. Once in Setti Fatma, embark on a guided light trek to the waterfalls above the village (local guides are available for hire). After your trek, return to the village and enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the local cafes by the stream.

Experience one of the best adventures on a day trip from Marrakech and visit the Ourika Valley in the High Atlas Mountains. Depart Marrakech at 09:30 and head towards the Ourika Valley with a private driver. Journey through the spectacular landscapes of the valley, known for its many waterfalls and Berber settlements in the heart of the Atlas Mountains terrain. Visit a Berber family to learn more about everyday life in the area, and then enjoy a relaxing day in the scenic settlement of Setti Fatma (Sti Fadma). Visit the 7 waterfalls of the village, nestled at the southern end of the Ourika Valley. Get enchanting views of the natural surroundings and enjoy your lunch in a beautiful restaurant near the Ourika River. Return to Marrakech by about 17:30.

It takes only 45 minutes to go from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley, located at the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. During the summer, the valley provides excellent relief from the heat of Marrakech for the people. This group day trip from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley is perfect for those who enjoy the outdoors and want to take a short hike to one of the little waterfalls or simply relax and enjoy a snack at one of the local cafés while sitting under the shade of the walnut trees next to the stream. You will arrive to Tnin Ouika center, where you will stop for a visit of the open-air Berber weekly market, after a 30-minute journey through the fertile Haouz Planes. You will ascend to Setti Fatma from here. Before continuing to Stti Fatma Berber settlement, stop at a Berber home along the way so you may share a cup of mint tea with the inhabitants. Enjoy a guided light hike into the water falls above the village when you arrive. (local guides available for hire). Once you get back to the village, stop by one of the cfés there for a leisurely lunch beside to the stream.