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Atlas Mountains: Ourika & Setti Fatma Day Trip
5.0
31 Ratings
Marrakech
Embark on a captivating day trip from Marrakech to Ourika and Setti Fatma, exploring the Agafay Rocky Desert, camel trekking, and discovering the natural beauty of the Atlas Mountains.
Embark on a captivating day trip from Marrakech to Ourika and Setti Fatma, exploring the Agafay Rocky Desert, camel trekking, and discovering the natural beauty of the Atlas Mountains.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Marrakech - Your adventure begins in the morning with a pick up from your hotel in Marrakech with a knowledgeable, bilingual, and friendly driver. After a brief introduction and a comfortable ride in a private vehicle, you’ll head towards the Ourika Valley, located in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
- Ourika Valley - Visit the woman argan…
- Marrakech - Your adventure begins in the morning with a pick up from your hotel in Marrakech with a knowledgeable, bilingual, and friendly driver. After a brief introduction and a comfortable ride in a private vehicle, you’ll head towards the Ourika Valley, located in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
- Ourika Valley - Visit the woman argan oil cooperative to learn more about the amazing benifits of this natural pure oil for health.
- Ourika - As you make your way through the scenic countryside, marvel at the breathtaking landscapes that unfold before your eyes. Pass by traditional Berber villages, terraced fields, and verdant orchards, all framed by the majestic peaks of the Atlas Mountains.
- Setti-Fatma - in this step, you will meet the local guide who will provide interesting insights into the local culture, history, and traditions of the Berber people, who have inhabited this area for centuries, prepare to be captivated by its natural splendor. The valley is renowned for its lush greenery, cascading waterfalls, and picturesque vistas. Take a leisurely stroll along the valley floor, breathing in the fresh mountain air and immersing yourself in the serene surroundings. You may also visit a traditional Berber house to gain a deeper understanding of their way of life. After, you will have a lunch included in the price in a recommended restaurant in Setti Fatma, drinks are not included.
- Marrakech - As the day draws to a close,meet our driver and reflect on the incredible sights and experiences of the day as you travel back to the vibrant city of Marrakesh, filled with memories that will last a lifetime.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Professional & Bilingual Driver
- Guided Mountain Tour with a Local Guide
- Lunch
- Comfortable & Good Service
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- Professional & Bilingual Driver
- Guided Mountain Tour with a Local Guide
- Lunch
- Comfortable & Good Service
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience the perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural exploration with this captivating and exciting day trip from Marrakech to Ourika and Setti Fatma, a beautiful mountainous region located in the Atlas Mountains. This trip is private with a comfortable vehicle, bilingual driver, and local guide in Ourika which you will enjoy with your family,…
Experience the perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural exploration with this captivating and exciting day trip from Marrakech to Ourika and Setti Fatma, a beautiful mountainous region located in the Atlas Mountains. This trip is private with a comfortable vehicle, bilingual driver, and local guide in Ourika which you will enjoy with your family, friends, or loved ones. This itinerary includes a delightful 2-hour hiking experience in the picturesque village of Setti Fatma, an amazing lunch inside the nature, and amazing landscapes to pass by, a knowledgable natural trip about the best you can experience near the city of Marrakech.
Location
Marrakech
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(31 Ratings)
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Josee_m
Jan 26, 2026
To see!! - Really nice activity.
The weather didn’t allow us to go to the waterfalls, but we enjoyed the activity anyway.
Meals near the river, very nice.
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Narda_v
Jan 19, 2026
Wonderful experience--highly recommend it - Khalid was our driver and tour guide. He was very sensitive to our needs, conscientious, respectful, listened carefully to our inputs and altered the itinerary slighty to please us. He provided great information about the culture and the Ourika Valley. First we stopped at a traditional Berber house where we saw the stable, the greeting area, the one person hamman, the kitchen. He pointed out and explained everything in a wonderful way. The hostess prepared fresh mint tea for us and treated us to homemade bread with traditional homemade spreads. All delicious! She had a wonderful disposition and a beautiful smile! Afterwards we stopped at a pottery workshop where we met a family of artisans and got to work the pottery wheel. Many pottery goods to choose from at wholesale prices. From there we stopped at an argon oil facility where we were shown the argon oil process and were introduced to some of their products. The sales ladies were very joyful. A pleasure to talk to. Traveling to the Ourika Valley is just beautiful. Many beautiful vistas. After reaching the valley we were introduced to a local guide and hiked with him to see the waterfalls. We were glad to have the guide--he was great and helped us with the climb and descent. After the climb, we had a wonderful lunch next to the river. Overall an exceptional experience thanks to Khalid! Well worth the time and price we paid.
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Samuel_r
Jul 8, 2024
Great time and awesome tour guides! - Lovely experience seeing the Ourika Valley. Such splendid views!
Our brilliant driver Moustaffa was a lovely and friendly bloke! Awesome guy!
The van was so spacious and very clean!
As well as Mohammed who took us round the Ourika valley. Very nice guys who we easily got on with very well!
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Julielj1202rz
May 23, 2024
A superb day - We had a great day thanks to our great driver and the guides on site are great. Thank you for everything !!
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Lynn_t
Apr 13, 2024
Perfect private day trip to Ourika Valley - We booked this private day trip to the Ourika Valley just for me and husband and enjoyed the entire experience, as well as being able to go at our own pace for just the two of us. After booking this through Viator, we liaised with the tour agency via WhatsApp on the meeting point/details in advance, and were picked up very punctually at the walking street nearest to our riad in Marrakech by our friendly driver Abdellah. The vehicle is mini tour van which was very comfortable.
The Ourika Valley is indeed beautiful and we made a couple of panoramic photo stops along the way. Before reaching the waterfalls, we were brought to visit a berber house, carpet collective and argan oil collective. I was fine with this part of the tour although I would also have been happy to skip it completely as the berber house we visted was quite commercial and not as interesting/authentic as another we had been to, while the argan oil collective was a large sales centre with staff pushing large groups of tourists to buy products at inflated prices. Nonetheless as this is a private tour just for you and your traveling group, you can customize your day and choose to visit/skip this part of tour as you wish with the driver.
After this we were driven to the waterfalls where another private guide was waiting to bring us on the hike. I would caution that this is quite a challenging hike in that there isn't a proper path defined and you will be walking on large rocks, stones and pebbles which at some points are very steep, slippery and narrow, so having a good guide (like the one organized for us), proper shoes and some reasonable level of fitness are required. We were very happy with our very experienced guide who was knowledgeable and patient - telling us alot about the flora, fauna and wildlife, and leading us cautiously through the mountains. I would not have managed or enjoyed the hike without him! The waterfalls and landscapes are lovely even though it was very crowded at the time we went during the Eid public holidays.
The best is saved for last with a delicious late lunch at a rustic restaurant right next to the beautiful river (lunch is included in the price of this excursion). You can choose a starter, main course and dessert - and we were happy with the tasty food, generous portions and wonderful riverside ambience. Especially nice to dip our feet into the icy cold river on such a hot day!
All in all I can definitely recommend this day trip run by a very reliable, professional tour company.
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Clementn580
Dec 15, 2023
A VERY BEAUTIFUL AND COMPLETE EXCURSION. - A very pleasant experience, very good tour of the cities, the guide Hasam very polite and attentive. The climb up to the waterfall was great fun with the local guide. Recommended to everyone.
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Stephanemf8290aj
Dec 12, 2023
Top !! - Very good activity. Top driver who helped me a lot with my 4 year old daughter. I recommend. Incredible view at the top. The meal was great too.
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Doradh2023
Dec 12, 2023
Trip outside Marrakech into nature. - Lovely place, the guides found along the route were very kind
Our driver was very kind and attentive. We had lunch at a nice restaurant near the river.
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G455rkayoubb
Nov 24, 2023
Excellent - The one-day trip to Ourika from Marrakech was a delightful escape into nature. Abdullah, our driver, made the journey exceptional with his friendly demeanor and extensive knowledge. The scenic beauty of Ourika, from waterfalls to lush landscapes, was a refreshing break. Abdullah's insights added depth to the experience, making it a memorable day in the lap of Moroccan nature. Highly recommend this day trip, with Abdullah as the perfect guide.
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Alishac751
Nov 19, 2023
Good driver. Very nice. Very happy - The driver picked us up in Marrakech and took us to Ourika. He spoke English and was very friendly and attentive. Once there, we were accompanied by a local guide, who was also very attentive to the group. Ourika seemed spectacular to us. We bought very delicious honey there. 100% recommended
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