Day Trip from Marrakech to Ourika valley

Your Ourika valley day trip departs at 09:00 a.m with pick up by our driver from your hotel, After a short drive from Marrakech into the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. We will take the road along the valley of Ourika, then you enter through a succession of clinging mountain villages. stop to see wonderful landscapes full of vibrant colors as we move through the hillsides.

Our first stop will be in a traditional house of a Berber family who lives in the valley. The family often opens their home to visitors who wish to enjoy their surroundings, the family will offer us tea and serve us their local breakfast which consists of bread, honey, butter, and olive oil.

Marrakech day trip to Ourika valley with Sahara Camel Trips team will give you the opportunity to ride camels for half an hour deeper in the valley if you are interested.

Later on, we will continue our tour to reach Setti Fatma, a favorite weekend destination for many Moroccans. Highly appreciated for its beautiful streams and 7 waterfalls, beautiful cliffs, green valleys. You will explore a region that still practices a medieval agricultural tradition.  Walk around the valley to take photos of the views of green terraces, surrounding the Atlas mountains, hike with a local guide to the first waterfall.

After the hike we go back for lunch in a nice restaurant with a beautiful view over the mountains, lunch will be composed of a variety of Moroccan dishes (Vegetarians are welcome). Then we return to Marrakech in the afternoon where we’ll drop you off again at your hotel.