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7-Hour Ourika Valley Tour from Marrakech with Setti Fatma Hike

7 Hours Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Escape the scorching African heat in the cooler landscapes of the Ourika Valley
  • 02 Travel through green meadows and Berber villages dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries
  • 03 Follow the Ourika River past orchards, palm groves, tiny villages, and riverside homes
  • 04 Hike to the seven waterfalls of Setti Fatma and cool off in the refreshing water
  • 05 Meet locals in Setti Fatma and learn why the valley is a favourite weekend destination

Escape the scorching African heat on a day trip to the Ourika Valley, where cooler temperatures prevail in the shadow of North Africa's highest mountain range. Travel through green meadows, Berber villages, orchards, and palm-lined river scenery, and get a glimpse of daily life in the hills. In Setti Fatma, hike to the seven waterfalls, enjoy the refreshing water, and discover why this beautiful valley is a favourite weekend destination for locals.

Escape the scorching African heat on a day trip to the Ourika Valley, where cooler temperatures prevail in the shadow of North Africa's highest mountain range.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Marrakech
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Ourika Valley and Setti Fatma Waterfalls Excursion

  • Meet your Marrakech tour guide at your hotel and head towards the Ourika Valley, an ideal place for a day trip from Marrakech.

  • Take the road to the Atlas Mountains and cross green meadows and Berber villages dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. If you choose to make this trip on a Monday, you may have the chance to stop at a souk located by the roadside.

  • Visit orchards and terraces where villagers grow vegetables. You will also see small villages nestled on the hills and admire the hard work the Berbers put into building these settlements on the slopes.

  • Continue through the valley of palms, following the Ourika River, and see many fruit trees, tiny villages, a few restaurants, and holiday homes bordering the river.

  • Go to Setti Fatma village for a hike to the seven waterfalls.

  • Take a dip in the water and refresh yourselves from the scorching African heat.

  • Meet some locals and learn from them how this amazing place has become a favourite weekend destination.

Ourika Valley, Setti Fatma waterfalls, Atlas Mountains, Ourika River

Where this trip takes you

Ourika Valley, Setti Fatma waterfalls, Atlas Mountains, Ourika River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel

  • English-speaking Marrakech tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Lunch and drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marrakech, Morocco
Tour start
Marrakesh, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Marrakesh.

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