Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech with Setti Fatma, Tnine Ourika Souk and Waterfalls
by Marrakech Happy tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€20Overview
This full-day bus tour from Marrakech explores the Ourika Valley and its natural and cultural highlights. The trip begins with pickup from your riad or hotel around 9 AM, traveling along the Atlas Mountains foothills. The valley is noted for its greenery and the winding road through it offers several photo opportunities. Along the way, the guide explains the uses of argan oil in a local village and visits a traditional Berber house to present Berber culture. The tour stops at Tnine Ourika, where a weekly souk takes place every Monday, offering a view into regional trade and local products. After this, the group reaches Setti Fatma village at 1500 meters altitude. Here, there is a guided walk of about one and a half hours through walnut tree shade to reach the seven Setti Fatma waterfalls. The walk crosses a wooden footbridge over the Ourika wadi and follows a different return path with views over the valley and Atlas Mountains. Following the hike, lunch is served in a typical restaurant beside the streams in Setti Fatma. Guests have the chance to meet local residents during the visit. The total tour duration is about eight to nine hours and includes transportation and a guide throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Ourika Valley
The tour departs from your riad or hotel around 9 AM and heads toward the High Atlas Mountains. The Ourika Valley lies between the foothills of the Atlas and is known for its green landscape. The road passes natural sites for photography. The guide explains argan oil benefits in a small village. The visit includes a stop at a Berber house to learn about local traditions. The valley features shaded meadows along the Oued river with trees like poplars and willows.
240 min
Tnine Ourika
Midway through the trip, the group passes through the douar of Tnine Ourika. This village hosts a significant souk every Monday, which is considered the most interesting market in the Marrakech region.
35 min
Setti Fatma and the 7 Cascades
At Setti Fatma village, the tour includes a hike of about one and a half hours to visit the seven waterfalls. The route crosses a wooden footbridge over the Ourika wadi. After the climb, there is an opportunity to rest with a picnic under trees overlooking the valley's douars. Guests may also walk in the surrounding woods on higher paths. Hiking shoes are recommended.
120 min
Setti-Fatma
Setti Fatma sits at 1500 meters altitude and is known for its restaurants beside the river. The tour includes lunch at one of these local eateries, offering tajine or other dishes. Visitors can interact with local inhabitants in this village setting.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech with Setti Fatma, Tnine Ourika Souk and Waterfalls
by Marrakech Happy tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€20Overview
This full-day bus tour from Marrakech explores the Ourika Valley and its natural and cultural highlights. The trip begins with pickup from your riad or hotel around 9 AM, traveling along the Atlas Mountains foothills. The valley is noted for its greenery and the winding road through it offers several photo opportunities. Along the way, the guide explains the uses of argan oil in a local village and visits a traditional Berber house to present Berber culture. The tour stops at Tnine Ourika, where a weekly souk takes place every Monday, offering a view into regional trade and local products. After this, the group reaches Setti Fatma village at 1500 meters altitude. Here, there is a guided walk of about one and a half hours through walnut tree shade to reach the seven Setti Fatma waterfalls. The walk crosses a wooden footbridge over the Ourika wadi and follows a different return path with views over the valley and Atlas Mountains. Following the hike, lunch is served in a typical restaurant beside the streams in Setti Fatma. Guests have the chance to meet local residents during the visit. The total tour duration is about eight to nine hours and includes transportation and a guide throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Ourika Valley
The tour departs from your riad or hotel around 9 AM and heads toward the High Atlas Mountains. The Ourika Valley lies between the foothills of the Atlas and is known for its green landscape. The road passes natural sites for photography. The guide explains argan oil benefits in a small village. The visit includes a stop at a Berber house to learn about local traditions. The valley features shaded meadows along the Oued river with trees like poplars and willows.
240 min
Tnine Ourika
Midway through the trip, the group passes through the douar of Tnine Ourika. This village hosts a significant souk every Monday, which is considered the most interesting market in the Marrakech region.
35 min
Setti Fatma and the 7 Cascades
At Setti Fatma village, the tour includes a hike of about one and a half hours to visit the seven waterfalls. The route crosses a wooden footbridge over the Ourika wadi. After the climb, there is an opportunity to rest with a picnic under trees overlooking the valley's douars. Guests may also walk in the surrounding woods on higher paths. Hiking shoes are recommended.
120 min
Setti-Fatma
Setti Fatma sits at 1500 meters altitude and is known for its restaurants beside the river. The tour includes lunch at one of these local eateries, offering tajine or other dishes. Visitors can interact with local inhabitants in this village setting.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.