High Atlas Mountains

The journey begins with a drive through the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains, passing mountain peaks and several authentic Berber valleys including Tafza, Aghbalou, and Oulmes. This part of the trip lasts about 90 minutes and offers a view of the natural landscape leading to the Ourika Valley.

90 min

Setti Fatma and the 7 Cascades

Arriving in Setti Fatma, a Berber village painted in bright colors and situated in a canyon below the High Atlas peaks, you will hike a trail to the seven waterfalls. The visit is timed early to avoid crowds. A certified local guide accompanies the hike along the Ourika River. Comfortable walking shoes are advised. This stop lasts approximately 90 minutes.

90 min

Ourika

This stop includes a visit to a women's cooperative where organic Argan oil is produced. You will learn about the traditional methods of pressing the oil and the community of Berber women who manage this important local product. This visit lasts around 30 minutes.

30 min

Ourika Valley

Lunch is served in a Berber family's home in the valley, featuring a Moroccan salad, a slow-cooked vegetable and meat tajine, seasonal fruit, mint tea, and a local pastry. Alternatively, lunch can be arranged at a trusted riverside restaurant if preferred. This break is about 60 minutes long.

60 min

Marrakech-Safi

On the return trip to Marrakech, there is a 45-minute stop at a traditional pottery workshop. Here you can participate in a short introduction to pottery making by working with a local artisan, learning one of the region's oldest crafts.

45 min