Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakech & Lunch
Description
This tour offers a flexible experience tailored to your preferences. Choose a shared tour to meet fellow travelers and enjoy an engaging group atmosphere, or opt for a private tour for a personalized journey with your own guide and vehicle. Explore the stunning Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains at your own pace, visit Berber villages, hike to waterfalls, and enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch — all designed to make your day unforgettable, whether you travel solo, as a couple, or with family.
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Itinerary
Ourika Valley is a valley in the Moroccan High Atlas along the Ourika River. It is located around 30 km from Marrakech, and is essentially populated by Berber people speaking Shilha. Despite its proximity to Marrakech, it is still considered a relatively well-preserved valley, by its very nature a and traditional mountain way of life. 05 minutes for shooting
This interesting souk is open every Monday. To avoid finding yourself with the tourist buses coming from Marrakech, it is better to come early when the atmosphere is much more authentic. Tnine l'Ourika is located on the edge of the river, you can access it by a small road on the left (3 km). Soon you reach the crossroads with the road to Tahanaout, to the west. If you want to turn off towards Taroudant or the Col du Tizi n'Test, now is the time. As for us, we advise you to continue towards the Ourika by turning left; it is from there that the spectacle of the green nature of the valley begins. You can, if you wish, take the fork and go to Dar Caïd Ouriki, a village where nothing is to report, except the ruins of an old kasbah. The main road has many pleasant surprises in store for you.
When you get there to Setti fatma is a thirty-minute stiff walk from Setti Fatma takes you to the first of the seven cascades – and you really must be well-shod for this. If your leaning is more to relaxing than walking, you can enjoy a freshly-made tajine at one of the riverside restaurants.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is available from all Marrakech hotels and riads. If your accommodation is not accessible by car (for example, inside the Medina), pickup will be arranged at the nearest accessible point. Please be ready 10–15 minutes before departure. Exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(23)
We had a fantastic day with the driver Imad who drove very well, was flexible and accommodating to our wishes. We started with ANIMA Garden (Fantastic!!), stopped by a ceramic factory on our way to Ourika Valley, had a tour of argan oil that a women’s network has right by the river, and got a mountain tour to the waterfalls with its own guide. Finished with a meal by the river in the village. Absolutely lovely! Driver Imad also stopped at a market on the way back to our Riad and stretched far to meet our wishes with a big smile. Really recommended!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing day with our driver Imad. It’s great to know that he was flexible, attentive, and helped make your trip special. We’re delighted that you enjoyed ANIMA Garden, the ceramic workshop, the Argan oil demonstration, the mountain hike to the waterfall, and the meal by the river. We always strive to create personalized experiences, and it sounds like Imad did just that with a big smile! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again for another memorable adventure in Morocco. Kind regards,
We had a great time in the Ourika Valley. Lunch at the edge of the valley Soufian was great! Good Price quality ratio with a guide who took us to the top of the waterfall. Stop also at an argan oil cooperative I recommend
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé un excellent moment à la vallée de l’Ourika et que vous ayez apprécié le déjeuner au bord de la rivière ainsi que la balade jusqu’à la cascade. Votre satisfaction et vos recommandations nous font vraiment plaisir ! Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour une nouvelle découverte avec Soufian et l’équipe de Marrakech First Trip & Get Tours Morocco.
Very good spirit of the accompanists Sofiane was excellent The information given was very clear Spirit of Service and Counselling
Merci infiniment pour votre magnifique retour ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié cette expérience et l’accompagnement de Soufian, toujours à cœur de partager, conseiller et faire vivre le meilleur du Maroc. Votre satisfaction est notre plus belle récompense ! À très bientôt pour de nouvelles aventures authentiques.
This was an amazing trip, up a narrow gorge along a road that winds through small villages and climbs higher and higher. You definitely need an experienced driver because the road is narrow and on the edge of a cliff. I highly recommend Soufian Laamiry. He specializes in tours going over the Atlas Mountains. He stays calm and always shows good judgment when negotiating tricky road conditions, so that you can relax and enjoy the spectacular views and not worry. The highlight of our outing was lunch at a restaurant at the edge of the river, down a long stairway from street level. Soufian, apart from his skill as a driver, is charming company. He speaks English and French fluently. I couldn't recommend him more highly.
Thank you dear client for your exellent review we appriciat your comment on us. thanks a lot
We had the best day experiencing this tour and the beautiful culture of the Berber Villages. We could not recommend this enough, we were two woman on our own and felt incredibly safe! We stopped off and experienced how argan oil is made, rode a camel, visited a true Berber home and much more! It was planned perfectly and we were really well looked after! Cannot recommend enough
Thank you so much, we wish to see you again in another experience.
Mohammed was a great and knowledgable driver (with a clean and comfortable family van), who knows the region by heart, as his family comes from there. He can take you to places away from the tourist crowd. Can highly recommend him and the agency.
Hi Mr David, Thank you for your excellent review, we delighted to hear from you. We wish to see you again for another experience.
Our private day trip with Soufian was awesome! He picked us up on time and carefully answered the host of questions we had along the drive up to Ourika Valley from Marrakech. He arranged an equally amazing local (Berber) guide who took us hiking up the Atlas mountain. The hiking guide was super friendly, patient and knowledgeable. He showed us some of the most wonderful views and shared so much of their beautiful culture. Soufian then took us on a ride through the Atlas Mountains to see even more amazing views - always willing to make stops along the way. This was a breathtaking experience like no other, and I wouldn’t want to do it with any other guides.
Hi Dear client, We hope everything goes well with you, thank you for your excellent review for us and we are glad to hear that from you. We wish to see you again for another experience, for you, your friends or family. Thank you Best wishes
A wonderful day during which everything is perfectly orchestrated. I highly recommend this excursion near Marrakech very exotic.
Merci pour vôtre commentaire nous sommes ravi de vous revoir.
Excellent to recommend, very kind, patient, attentive, colorful excursions! Everybody's in care! Great!
Merci MR Jean Michael pour vôtre gentillesse et vôtre commentaire nous sommes toujours à vôtre disposition. Marrakech First Trip team.
My wife and I, we booked a day trip from Marrakech to ourika valley and atlas mountain with MARRAKECH FIRST TRIP Agency, departure was at 10:00am stopped in a Berber house and a cooperative of Argan then another stop fro shooting. When we arrived to the end of the road in a village called setti fatma, we found our mountain guide that he escorted us for 2 hours of hiking really our trip was fantastic. And our lunch was near the river in local restaurant. Thank you team We highly recommend
Thank you Mr Zerbi for your excellent review, we wish to arrange another experience for you again soon and you family or friends. Thank you for your confidence Marrakech first trip team.
