Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech: Guided Tour through Scenic Landscapes and Berber Villages

Embark on a guided day trip from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley, where you’ll explore scenic landscapes, visit Berber villages, and marvel at cascading waterfalls. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and savor traditional Moroccan cuisine on this unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ourika Valley - Enjoy a half-day trip from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley, nestled high in the Atlas Mountains. See Berber villages along the way and be on the lookout for native wildlife. Visit an herb garden, where you’ll have a chance to sample the local mint tea.
What's Included
  • Short hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls
  • View the peaks and valleys of the Atlas Mountains
  • Visit a traditional Berber village
  • Enjoy a day trip to Ourika
  • Comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan
  • Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (optional)
Additional Information

The Ourika guided day trip from Marrakech offers a captivating journey through the stunning landscapes of the Ourika Valley. Departing from the bustling city, this excursion takes you on a scenic drive to the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, where you’ll discover a picturesque oasis filled with lush greenery, traditional Berber villages, and cascading…

Location
Ourika Valley
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Grannysimonek
Oct 5, 2025
More than worth it...! - This trip was a lovely day. The driver was very kind, thoughtful and the bus was clean. The guide Hussain was lovely. Taking the time to speak with us (family of 7 with 2 young children). He was very patient with us, especially when walking very slow. Tour included a stop at the shop to look at the views, use the toilets and buy products... Of course. Then a 40mins walk through the berber village. Back on the bus, another stop at the barber house from tea and a look at more products. Then back on the bus finally to the valley. They say you can pick where to eat... But there were only two options at this stop. We drove past MANY other options. Overall, fantastic value for money!! But still a long day. 9-3/4pm
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Rositav471
Oct 2, 2025
it takes little - Really special. They exploited the course of the river in a simple but impactful and cute way. the road to the falls takes a little effort but it's worth it.
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X3903ilclaudiad
Sep 27, 2025
Great day trip to Ourika Valley! - A great day trip to Ourika Valley. Everything worked smoothly and both the driver and the guide were very friendly. No sales show or anything like that. We were traveling with a toddler we had in the carrier. The guide was always helpful with the ascent and descent. For us as a family, it was a successful day for a narrow thaler!
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259rayyanr
Sep 25, 2025
phenomenal experience - worth doing! - The pickup and drop off was excellent. Our driver was fantastic and took care of us throughout the day. He even made sure I had a water bottle when the hike was commencing. He made sure to interact with us. The guide was phenomenal, he helped our group climb, and my mum who was finding it difficult, he supported her throughout and was not rushing. Even took pictures for me. Overall, I would highly recommend this if you’re looking for a shorter day trip and a not so long hike. The driver dropped us right back at our Riad safe and sound
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Jorinder1
Sep 24, 2025
Great varied trip - A great trip to get you out of Marrakesh and see more. River restaurants and climb to waterfall great fun. Berber village interesting,
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123jameelaa
Sep 20, 2025
Beautiful experience - We had such an amazing time. Trip included two stop overs to shops and organic oils. Great demonstrations. Absolutely beautiful valley, lots of places to sit and rest. Best was the lunch just by the valley. Friendly service, pick and drop with no issues at all. I would highly recommend
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Jordibo8893fb
Sep 19, 2025
Ourika Valley Experience - Very good experience with helpful and friendly guide (hossine). Bring hiking shoes/clothing because there is a beautiful 1h30 hike to see the waterfall. You see and do a lot of things for very little money. Another tip: bring cash 😁
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Curiosity12366745936
Sep 14, 2025
Superb!!!!!! - SUPER EXPERIENCE top guide who had a lot to say and took us to many beautiful special places that were not mentioned SUPER
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Anissajb
Oct 11, 2025
Magnificent spot, pity for the organized visits of cooperatives and the multitude of vendors. - The Ourika Valley is an obligatory and essential stopover when coming to Marrakech! A place more or less stopped in time with breathtaking landscapes. A good half hour drive from the center of Marrakech. Several Berber villages are nestled there and offer the sale of all kinds of products. Negotiation is the watchword! Watch out for the prices for lunch, everyone offers the same thing, count 15 euros starter / main / dessert feet in the water. Regarding the excursion, I thank the team who managed everything. Communication was fluid. The tour operator takes the time to reply to your messages via TRIPADVISOR apolication and reminds you of the information for handling. Our driver was great, serious and calm driving which makes the difference in Morocco! The only downside would be regarding the restaurant that you are not allowed to choose and which is very expeditious. There is also the guide who takes you to the waterfall to which you finally have to leave a ticket because it is not the one who transports you who makes the visit, they randomly choose a guy who waits for it expressly among several people and entrusts you to him. We were lucky, our guide Houssine was top, smiling and friendly, he knows his environment. Allow 40 minutes of climbing to reach the majestic 1st waterfall. Others exist but they are for experienced hikers. I didn't appreciate the visits before the waterfall of the Berber village (which is a pile of abandoned ruins and you're led to believe that people still live there) as well as the carpet or argan oil cooperative, places where they try to sell everything to you at exorbitant prices. The conclusion: GO AHEAD, IT'S BEAUTIFUL, THOUGH. All this red, rock and vegetation is well worth a visit!
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748bentoc
Sep 2, 2025
Beautiful value, very nice walk. - Very nice walk in the mountain with professional and attentive guide. I do not give maximum appreciation for the poor quality of the restaurant where we were directed, both in food and in the service.
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From $9
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).