Private Day Trip to Ourika Valley from Marrakech with Lunch
Description
Experience the perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural exploration with this captivating and exciting day trip from Marrakech to Ourika and Setti Fatma, a beautiful mountainous region located in the Atlas Mountains. This trip is private with a comfortable vehicle, bilingual driver, and local guide in Ourika which you will enjoy with your family, friends, or loved ones. This itinerary includes a delightful 2-hour hiking experience in the picturesque village of Setti Fatma, an amazing lunch inside the nature, and amazing landscapes to pass by, a knowledgable natural trip about the best you can experience near the city of Marrakech.
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Itinerary
Your adventure begins in the morning with a pick up from your hotel in Marrakech with a knowledgeable, bilingual, and friendly driver. After a brief introduction and a comfortable ride in a private vehicle, you'll head towards the Ourika Valley, located in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
Visit the woman argan oil cooperative to learn more about the amazing benifits of this natural pure oil for health.
As you make your way through the scenic countryside, marvel at the breathtaking landscapes that unfold before your eyes. Pass by traditional Berber villages, terraced fields, and verdant orchards, all framed by the majestic peaks of the Atlas Mountains.
in this step, you will meet the local guide who will provide interesting insights into the local culture, history, and traditions of the Berber people, who have inhabited this area for centuries, prepare to be captivated by its natural splendor. The valley is renowned for its lush greenery, cascading waterfalls, and picturesque vistas. Take a leisurely stroll along the valley floor, breathing in the fresh mountain air and immersing yourself in the serene surroundings. You may also visit a traditional Berber house to gain a deeper understanding of their way of life. After, you will have a lunch included in the price in a recommended restaurant in Setti Fatma, drinks are not included.
As the day draws to a close,meet our driver and reflect on the incredible sights and experiences of the day as you travel back to the vibrant city of Marrakesh, filled with memories that will last a lifetime.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech, kindly provide us with all the necessary details about your location or meet up.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(31)
Really nice activity. The weather didn’t allow us to go to the waterfalls, but we enjoyed the activity anyway. Meals near the river, very nice.
Chers clients, Un grand merci pour votre retour et pour vos mots positifs. Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez apprécié l’activité et le déjeuner au bord de la rivière, malgré les conditions météorologiques qui n’ont malheureusement pas permis l’accès aux cascades. Votre satisfaction reste notre priorité, et nous sommes heureux d’avoir pu vous offrir une expérience agréable et authentique dans ce cadre naturel. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors d’une prochaine visite, peut-être dans des conditions idéales pour découvrir pleinement les cascades. Bien cordialement, L'équipe Come With Us Tours
Khalid was our driver and tour guide. He was very sensitive to our needs, conscientious, respectful, listened carefully to our inputs and altered the itinerary slighty to please us. He provided great information about the culture and the Ourika Valley. First we stopped at a traditional Berber house where we saw the stable, the greeting area, the one person hamman, the kitchen. He pointed out and explained everything in a wonderful way. The hostess prepared fresh mint tea for us and treated us to homemade bread with traditional homemade spreads. All delicious! She had a wonderful disposition and a beautiful smile! Afterwards we stopped at a pottery workshop where we met a family of artisans and got to work the pottery wheel. Many pottery goods to choose from at wholesale prices. From there we stopped at an argon oil facility where we were shown the argon oil process and were introduced to some of their products. The sales ladies were very joyful. A pleasure to talk to. Traveling to the Ourika Valley is just beautiful. Many beautiful vistas. After reaching the valley we were introduced to a local guide and hiked with him to see the waterfalls. We were glad to have the guide--he was great and helped us with the climb and descent. After the climb, we had a wonderful lunch next to the river. Overall an exceptional experience thanks to Khalid! Well worth the time and price we paid.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We are truly delighted to know that your experience exceeded your expectations. Khalid will be especially pleased to hear your kind words. His professionalism, attentiveness, and ability to adapt the itinerary to your preferences are qualities we value greatly, and we are glad they contributed to making your day so enjoyable. It is wonderful to know that you appreciated the cultural insights he shared and the care with which each visit was explained. We are also pleased that you enjoyed the authentic encounters along the way, from the warm welcome in the traditional Berber home and the homemade tea and bread, to the pottery workshop and the argan oil cooperative. These moments are an important part of the experience we aim to offer, and your appreciation of the local families and their hospitality means a great deal to us. The Ourika Valley is indeed a beautiful region, and we are happy that the guided hike to the waterfalls and the riverside lunch added to the overall enjoyment of your journey. Thank you once again for your trust and for highlighting the value of the experience. We would be honored to welcome you again in the future for another memorable journey in Morocco.
Lovely experience seeing the Ourika Valley. Such splendid views! Our brilliant driver Moustaffa was a lovely and friendly bloke! Awesome guy! The van was so spacious and very clean! As well as Mohammed who took us round the Ourika valley. Very nice guys who we easily got on with very well!
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a positive experience with Moustaffa and Mohammed. It’s great that you felt comfortable and enjoyed their company throughout your journey. We take pride in maintaining clean, spacious vehicles and ensuring our drivers and guides provide the best possible experience. We hope to see you again for more adventures in Morocco! Best regards, Abraham Morocco Come With Us Tour
We had a great day thanks to our great driver and the guides on site are great. Thank you for everything !!
Bonjour, Merci beaucoup pour votre excellent retour ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé une belle journée et que notre chauffeur ainsi que les guides sur place aient contribué à rendre votre expérience mémorable. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accompagner à nouveau lors de vos prochaines aventures au Maroc ! Bien cordialement, Abraham Morocco Come With Us Tour
We booked this private day trip to the Ourika Valley just for me and husband and enjoyed the entire experience, as well as being able to go at our own pace for just the two of us. After booking this through Viator, we liaised with the tour agency via WhatsApp on the meeting point/details in advance, and were picked up very punctually at the walking street nearest to our riad in Marrakech by our friendly driver Abdellah. The vehicle is mini tour van which was very comfortable. The Ourika Valley is indeed beautiful and we made a couple of panoramic photo stops along the way. Before reaching the waterfalls, we were brought to visit a berber house, carpet collective and argan oil collective. I was fine with this part of the tour although I would also have been happy to skip it completely as the berber house we visted was quite commercial and not as interesting/authentic as another we had been to, while the argan oil collective was a large sales centre with staff pushing large groups of tourists to buy products at inflated prices. Nonetheless as this is a private tour just for you and your traveling group, you can customize your day and choose to visit/skip this part of tour as you wish with the driver. After this we were driven to the waterfalls where another private guide was waiting to bring us on the hike. I would caution that this is quite a challenging hike in that there isn't a proper path defined and you will be walking on large rocks, stones and pebbles which at some points are very steep, slippery and narrow, so having a good guide (like the one organized for us), proper shoes and some reasonable level of fitness are required. We were very happy with our very experienced guide who was knowledgeable and patient - telling us alot about the flora, fauna and wildlife, and leading us cautiously through the mountains. I would not have managed or enjoyed the hike without him! The waterfalls and landscapes are lovely even though it was very crowded at the time we went during the Eid public holidays. The best is saved for last with a delicious late lunch at a rustic restaurant right next to the beautiful river (lunch is included in the price of this excursion). You can choose a starter, main course and dessert - and we were happy with the tasty food, generous portions and wonderful riverside ambience. Especially nice to dip our feet into the icy cold river on such a hot day! All in all I can definitely recommend this day trip run by a very reliable, professional tour company.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your husband had an enjoyable experience on the Ourika Valley tour. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the comfort of the mini van, the scenic stops, and the flexibility of a private tour where you could go at your own pace. We also appreciate your feedback on the visit to the Berber house and the argan oil collective. While these stops are meant to showcase local culture, we understand that they may not appeal to everyone, and we're glad that you were able to customize your experience accordingly. The hike to the waterfalls can indeed be challenging, but we’re happy that you had an experienced guide who ensured your safety and shared knowledge about the area. And it’s great to hear that you enjoyed the delicious riverside lunch to finish off the day! Thank you for recommending us, and we would be delighted to welcome you again for another adventure in Morocco! Best regards, Abraham Morocco Come With Us Tour
A very pleasant experience, very good tour of the cities, the guide Hasam very polite and attentive. The climb up to the waterfall was great fun with the local guide. Recommended to everyone.
Nous sommes ravis de lire que vous avez passé un excellent moment lors de votre visite des villes et de la cascade. Nous sommes heureux que notre guide, Hasam, ait su rendre votre expérience agréable grâce à son professionnalisme et son attention. Nous sommes également heureux de savoir que la montée jusqu'à la cascade a été amusante en compagnie du guide local. Nous attachons une grande importance à offrir des expériences uniques et enrichissantes à nos clients, et nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la vôtre. Nous vous remercions pour votre recommandation et espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour de nouvelles aventures.
Very good activity. Top driver who helped me a lot with my 4 year old daughter. I recommend. Incredible view at the top. The meal was great too.
Merci beaucoup pour votre avis positif sur TripAdvisor ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que vous avez apprécié notre activité et que vous avez trouvé notre chauffeur très serviable, en particulier avec votre fille de 4 ans. Notre objectif est de fournir à nos clients une expérience inoubliable, et nous sommes heureux que vous ayez apprécié la vue incroyable au sommet et le repas. Nous vous remercions de votre recommandation et espérons vous revoir bientôt !
Lovely place, the guides found along the route were very kind Our driver was very kind and attentive. We had lunch at a nice restaurant near the river.
Grazie mille per la tua recensione su TripAdvisor! Siamo felicissimi di sapere che hai avuto un'esperienza così positiva con la nostra gita privata di un giorno alla valle dell'Ourika da Marrakech con pranzo. La valle dell'Ourika è un luogo davvero incantevole e siamo lieti che tu abbia apprezzato la bellezza della natura marocchina. Siamo anche contenti che tu abbia trovato le guide lungo il percorso molto gentili e disponibili. Il nostro obiettivo è quello di offrire ai nostri clienti un'esperienza indimenticabile e ci fa piacere sapere che il nostro autista è stato gentile e attento alle tue esigenze. Siamo felici che tu abbia apprezzato anche il pranzo in un bel ristorante vicino al fiume.
The one-day trip to Ourika from Marrakech was a delightful escape into nature. Abdullah, our driver, made the journey exceptional with his friendly demeanor and extensive knowledge. The scenic beauty of Ourika, from waterfalls to lush landscapes, was a refreshing break. Abdullah's insights added depth to the experience, making it a memorable day in the lap of Moroccan nature. Highly recommend this day trip, with Abdullah as the perfect guide.
Thank you for sharing your delightful experience on the one-day trip to Ourika from Marrakech. We're thrilled to hear that the journey was a refreshing escape into nature and that Abdullah, our driver, made it exceptional with his friendly demeanor and extensive knowledge. The scenic beauty of Ourika, from waterfalls to lush landscapes, sounds like it provided a refreshing break from the city. Abdullah's insights must have added depth to your experience, making it a memorable day in the lap of Moroccan nature. We're so glad to hear that you highly recommend this day trip, with Abdullah as the perfect guide. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another wonderful adventure in the future!
The driver picked us up in Marrakech and took us to Ourika. He spoke English and was very friendly and attentive. Once there, we were accompanied by a local guide, who was also very attentive to the group. Ourika seemed spectacular to us. We bought very delicious honey there. 100% recommended
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! We're delighted to hear that our driver and local guide provided excellent service during your trip from Marrakech to Ourika. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the spectacular views and found the honey delightful. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again.
