Headout logo. Link to home.
Help
Day Trips

From Marrakesh: Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains Day Tour

Tourist dining by a river in a colorful restaurant, Ourika Valley, Morocco.
Setti Fatma waterfalls flowing through Ourika Valley, Morocco with lush greenery and distant mountains.
Village in the Ourika Valley with Atlas Mountains backdrop, near Marrakech.
Berber house interior with blue door, woven rug, and wooden furniture in Ourika Valley, Morocco.

Duration

10 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Go on a relaxing day adventure to Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains with access to an expert local guide, 1-hour hike, and round-trip hotel transfers.

    • Escape the bustling life of Marrakesh for a relaxing day trip to Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains with hassle-free round-trip hotel transfers.

    • Listen to your friendly driver give you important tidbits about Berber culture and watch local artisans at work in traditional Berber Villages.

    • From carefully harvesting the fruit by hand to creating high-quality argan oil, see and learn it all at a Women’s Argan Cooperative.

    • Walk on rocky trails with your local guide to reach Setti Fattma waterfalls where you can see crystal clear water cascading down rocky ledges.

    • Did you know? The “Ait Kamara is a centuries-old Berber tradition which involves Berber tries gathering in the Atlas Mountains annually and creating an opportunity for young men and women to meet potential partners.

    • Full-day tour of Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains

    • Round-trip hotel transfers

    • English, Spanish, French, and Arabic-speaking local guide

    • English and French-speaking driver

    • Access to a Berber house

    • Access to a women’s argan oil cooperative

    • Access to Setti Fatma waterfall

    • 1-hour hike

    • AC minibus

    • Lunch (at an additional cost)
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • A relaxing escape to Morocco’s mountains

    If you are looking to escape the hustling life in Marrakesh and be one with nature, then this day trip to Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains is just for you. Your day starts with a hassle-free pickup from your hotel in your minibus before you are whisked off to Ourika Valley. On the way, drink in the olive groves, orchards, and river valleys as you drive through winding mountain roads.

    A peek into local life

    Your first stop will be at some Berber villages where you will get to see the rich culture and traditions that have governed their way of life. As you explore the villages, you'll get to see the traditional Adobe structures with flat rooftops and red or warm houses that blend seamlessly with the mountains. You may see some local artisans working their magic before you move onto a women's argan cooperative. Here, you'll get to watch how argan is made, from cracking and grinding the argan nuts to extracting the oil.

    Traditions, culture, and nature

    Move on to touring a Berber house and gaining insight into their life and tradition at home before you move on Setti Fadma. Here you’ll meet your local guide and go on a 1-hour hike to reach the stunning Setti Fadma waterfalls where you can see the water cascading at tremendous speed over jutting rocks. After the hike, you'll have 1 hour to indulge in a delicious local lunch by the Ourika River before returning to Marrakesh.

  • What to bring

    • Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to beat the heat.

    Additional information

    • Facilities: Free Wi-Fi
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    Hotel transfers

    • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

    • In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

    • This is applicable to all hotels in Marrakesh.

    • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 10-15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

    • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

Similar experiences you'd love

Free cancellation
Essaouira city walls along the Atlantic Ocean, Morocco.
Day Trips
NEW
€25
€17.50
30% off
Free cancellation
Boat near Ouzoud waterfall in Morocco with tourists enjoying the view.
Free cancellation
Ait Benhaddou kasbah with surrounding landscape on a day trip from Marrakech to Ouarzazate.
Free cancellation
Couple enjoying private car transfer from Marrakech Airport RAK.
Download app section background

We've served 41 million+ guests and we are here for you

41 million+

Happy customers across 10,000+ experiences

In the media

Featured and recommended by the best brands

24 x 7 help center

Have a question? Live chat with local experts anywhere, anytime