Ourika Valley Tour: Waterfalls & Berber Culture
4.7
63 Ratings
Marrakech

Embark on a thrilling 1-day tour to explore the stunning waterfalls of Sti Fadma village in Ourika Valley and the majestic High Atlas Mountains. Indulge in a mouthwatering Berber tagine while admiring the riverside views and immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the charming Berber village.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Marrakech - ✔ 8:30 AM – Hotel pickup in Marrakech
  • Atlas Mountains View - ✔ Enjoy a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains
    ✔ Visit an argan oil cooperative to observe traditional production methods
  • Setti-Fatma - ✔ Start a hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls (a moderate 1.5-hour walk)
  • Ourika Valley - ✔ Discover the waterfalls…
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What's Included
  • Transportation Insurance
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Escape the city’s heat with a refreshing day trip to the Ourika Valley! This excursion from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley blends nature, culture, and adventure, featuring visits to breathtaking waterfalls, traditional Berber homes, and picturesque mountain landscapes. Ideal for those seeking a genuine Moroccan experience just 1.5 hours from Marrakech….

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Location
Marrakech
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(63 Ratings)
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Leonardo3450
Mar 22, 2025
One of the best trips of my life. - The whole trip was great. Very beautiful landscape and walk along the waterfall. Great lunch with the Berber family. They shared a lot of information about the area and history. Our guides were exceptional!
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Cruiser27628239402
Mar 22, 2025
a full experience trip - We thoroughly enjoyed this outing. Moha, our guide, was excellent and so kind and helpful. The brief hike was enjoyable, but if you're not as mobile, it can be challenging. All in all, the scenery was breathtaking, and the lunch was excellent at a lovely location. I would suggest this excursion!
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Mdmikaili
Mar 22, 2025
Great - It's a great tour with amazing scenery. The hike to the waterfalls is a bit of a climb, but your guide will help you get there, and it will be well worth the effort. A tasty lunch in a traditional Berber home. Excellent value for the money.
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Raselm40
Mar 22, 2025
First time travel - The hike was the best, lunch at the local Berber family was fantastic with an incredible view. The best was our guide! Abdel! Highly recommended tour.
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Happiness65171990508
Mar 22, 2025
Just awesome experience - The tour guide, Amin, was outstanding. He made the entire day enjoyable, engaging, and an all-around 10/10 experience by explaining everything about the tour. He has a fantastic voice and can sing as well! It's a lengthy day with a climb to the summit on unstable terrain, so wear comfortable shoes and be ready for an incredible day! The day began at 8 a.m. and we returned to our hotel at 5:30 p.m.
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Sherpa50947095447
Mar 22, 2025
Fantastic Experience - A real highlight of our trip - Amin was fantastic! We were picked up from our hotel at 8 am by the travel agency and set off in the direction of the mountains (about an hour's drive from Marrakech). There were huts containing restaurants with colorful tables and chairs arranged in the shallow water. We arrived quite early in the day, so they were empty, but we were told that they were very busy with tourists. It would have been cool to sit down for a bite to eat here. On our way back down from the waterfall, we stopped at a cooperative that makes and sells various items (carpets, key chains, dishes, knick-knacks, etc.). All profits are donated to the village and its inhabitants! Below are photos of women from the village making a carpet. Our guide, Amin, taught us a lot about the history of Morocco and Berber culture throughout our journey. There were many stops along the way, so we were able to take in the scenery (and take a fun photo or two). The third valley was really secluded and that's where we stopped for lunch.
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627trat
Mar 22, 2025
A fantastic trip - This was a fantastic trip! The scenery in Ourika Valley was absolutely breathtaking. The hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls was challenging, with steep cliffs and rocky paths, but our local guide, Abdelatif, was amazing—he walked at our pace, helped us climb the tricky spots, and made sure we were comfortable throughout the journey. The views from the top were totally worth the effort! Our driver was also excellent; he drove safely through the winding mountain roads and checked on us regularly to make sure we were okay. The lunch by the river was delicious, with fresh local dishes that made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, this trip was a great value for the money—a perfect mix of adventure, nature, and culture.
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Anthonios2025
Mar 22, 2025
Unforgettable trip: exploring the mountains and local culture with our amazing guide Amin! - Have a good trip to spend a day out of town! The view of the mountains is beautiful and we had fun! Our guide Amin made the experience fantastic, he was really kind and friendly, we had so much fun with him!! He shared some interesting information about Berber culture and local life which was really interesting... and it was also great fun chatting with him! Even lunch in the sun by the river was good! The hike is nothing too demanding, but it would be good to bring comfortable clothes and shoes, and certainly some heavy clothing, because it can be quite cold, especially in the morning, and because the hike takes place mostly in the shade. Just a note: we couldn't make the last part of the hike because an old lady in the group didn't make it... it would be better to organize the groups according to age or give more information about the hike in advance, so that people can assess whether they make it or not :) Other than that, everything was well organized and we had fun!
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Mariannet489
Apr 12, 2025
Bad description of a walk to Ourika - Bad description of the trip, had to last between 3-5 hours. It lasted 7! In addition the trip was suitable for baby carts, lady with cane and walking in nature. We were starting to climb up high steps, the first lady got down to the village, we continued... I stayed 10 minutes later and enjoyed nature in the juice bar. The third one went a little higher and came back until the quia had returned with the rest of the group. Nobody commented that this was not included, but we had to pay for the guide. But anyway the trip was beautiful and we enjoyed it.
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Victorca7861ld
Mar 22, 2025
Five star service - Our driver, Abdelatif, arrived at the designated spot on time to pick us up. He was incredibly knowledgeable and had excellent English. An excellent round-trip journey with lots of photo stops. There was too much food for even the biggest appetites, but the supper in the Berber village was delicious. I would definitely make another reservation. Five-star service.
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