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Ourika Valley, Atlas Mountains, Waterfalls Hike & Lunch + Guide

5.0 (25 reviews) 7 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Ourika Valley, Atlas Mountains, Waterfalls Hike & Lunch + Guide

About this activity

This small-group tour from Marrakech includes a traditional Berber lunch, waterfall hike, and mint tea – all at one unbeatable price.

Start with morning pickup from your hotel. Enjoy a scenic 1-hour drive through olive groves and Berber villages to the Ourika Valley. Stop at an Argan oil cooperative and artisan workshops.

Meet your Berber guide for a moderate hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls. Trek through terraced fields and hidden villages with stunning mountain views.

Lunch is included – a freshly prepared traditional tagine at a riverside restaurant with mint tea.

Free time to browse local handicrafts or relax by the river.

Includes: Pickup & drop-off · Small group · Local guide · Waterfall hike · Lunch · Mint tea · Free cancellation

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At a glance

Duration
7 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 300 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, French
Operated by
Amlal Desert Tours

Ages: Infants (3–6 years) · Children (7–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional local guide
  • Included: Stop at an Argan oil cooperative
  • Included: Guided hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls
  • Included: Round-trip transportation from Marrakech
  • Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Visit to Berber villages

Not included

  • Not included: Tips / gratuities
  • Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

  1. Atlas Mountains View

    15 min

    Enjoy a scenic drive from Marrakech toward the Atlas Mountains, passing olive groves, mountain roads, and traditional Berber villages. Stop for photos with panoramic views of the valley, mountains, and local villages before continuing toward Ourika Valley.

  2. Stop 2

    30 min

    Visit a local Argan oil cooperative and learn how Moroccan argan oil is traditionally produced. During the stop, travelers can discover local products, meet cooperative members, and enjoy a short cultural visit before continuing the journey.

  3. Stop 3

    one hour

    Discover the beautiful Ourika Valley, one of the most popular day trips from Marrakech. Enjoy views of the river, terraced fields, walnut trees, cherry trees, and Berber villages surrounded by the High Atlas Mountains. Travelers will have free time to enjoy the valley atmosphere and explore local handicrafts.

  4. Stop 4

    1 h 30 min

    Meet a local Berber guide for a moderate hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls. Walk through mountain paths, small bridges, rocky landscapes, and traditional village scenery. The hike takes around 1 hour 30 minutes round trip, depending on the group pace.

  5. Ourika Valley

    one hour

    Enjoy free time beside the Ourika River. Travelers can relax near the water, take photos, and have lunch at a riverside restaurant. Lunch is optional and not included in the tour price.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • If you are on the Ourika road or in the Palmeraie area, you must pay an additional fee to the transport company, or you can meet us at the meeting point (Hotel Islan near the Koutoubia Mosque) and in the riads of the old city. You must meet us at Hotel Islan.

End point

  • If you are on the Ourika road or in the Palmeraie area, you must pay an additional fee to the transport company, or you can meet us at the meeting point (Hotel Islan near the Koutoubia Mosque) and in the riads of the old city. You must meet us at Hotel Islan.

Pickup points

  • Club Les Almoravides Hotel
  • Alkhayma Medina
  • Riad Tofaha
  • Riad Jo
  • Riad Contessa
  • Riad Darna and breakfast
  • Riad SofYan & Spa
  • Riad Eva
  • Riad Oasis Du Desert Boutique Hotel & SPA
  • Riad Dardar
  • Riad El Khaeir Piscine Hammam & Spa
  • Riad Dar Chacha

and 894 more pickup points

After booking, please confirm your pickup location via WhatsApp.

Show your booking confirmation to our guide upon arrival.

Using your ticket

This experience uses direct entry. Simply show your booking confirmation (mobile or printed) to your guide at pickup. No need to redeem your ticket at any office.

Your guide will meet you at your selected pickup location in Marrakech at the scheduled time. Please arrive 10 minutes early and have your Viator voucher and ID ready for quick verification.

If you have trouble finding your guide, contact us directly using the phone number provided in your confirmation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • Without Lunch

    Pickup included

  • With Berber Lunch

    Option wit lunch: Lunch

    Comfortable Transportation

    Professional Local Guide

    Visit To The Waterfalls.

Traveller ratings

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