Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains Tour with Lunch
Description
Quality service—including transportation insurance and a professional driver—are ensured on this day trip to the Ourika Valley. Despite its proximity to Marrakech, this beautiful location is considered relatively unspoiled. Visit a Berber village and experience the charm of traditional hospitality. Other highlights include a walk to the waterfalls of Setti Fatma.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit a local Berber family home to learn about traditional life, taste freshly baked bread, and enjoy mint tea while discovering local customs and architecture.
Meet your local mountain guide and start a light hike to discover the famous waterfalls of Setti Fatma. Enjoy the fresh air, climb gently through the rocks, and marvel at the cascades (up to 7 waterfalls, depending on time and ability).
Lunch by the River (Setti Fatma) Relax with a delicious Moroccan lunch in a riverside restaurant, often with your feet just above the water. Try tagines, couscous, or grilled meats
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
If you are staying at a hotel that is accessible by car, we will gladly pick you up directly from your hotel to start your day tour. However, if your accommodation is in an area that is not accessible by car, we will arrange a convenient meeting point nearby. We will confirm this location with you in advance to ensure a smooth and easy start to your day. Rest assured, your comfort and convenience are our priority.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Trip duration is not specific, remaining time is for traffic and other traveling factors
Reviews(13)
It was excellent. Fatima and our guide through the montain were very friendly and kind.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with Explore Morocco Magic. Fatima and your mountain guide will be very happy to know that their friendliness and kindness made your tour even more special. It was a real pleasure having you with us, and we hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable adventure in Morocco! 🌄✨
It was a great tour with a lot of different activities. Excellent guide and driver with Zak and as well the guide Mohamed.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the variety of activities during your tour. Zak and Mohamed will be delighted to know they made your experience special with their guidance and care. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again for another amazing adventure in Morocco! 🌍✨
Super nice tour past the very nice and very professional guide the super nice driver smiling he even found a hairdresser for my husband on the way home it's really very nice from this part I highly recommend
Merci beaucoup pour votre magnifique retour 🙏 Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que votre visite s’est super bien passée ! C’est un plaisir de savoir que le guide a été à la hauteur de vos attentes et que votre chauffeur a su rendre votre expérience encore plus agréable avec sa gentillesse et son professionnalisme — même en trouvant un coiffeur en route, c’est ça l’esprit du service personnalisé 😊 Votre recommandation nous touche énormément. Au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau pour une autre belle aventure avec Explore Morocco Magic ✨🇲🇦
Ashraf is friendly. Smiling and accompanied us very well in addition to cultural info
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour positif ! 😊 Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez passé un excellent moment avec Ashraf. Son sourire, sa gentillesse et le partage des informations culturelles rendent chaque expérience encore plus spéciale. Toute l’équipe de Explore Morocco Magic vous remercie pour votre confiance et espère vous accueillir à nouveau très bientôt pour une nouvelle aventure au Maroc ! 🇲🇦✨
Ashraf was an excellent guide for me and my family In addition to speaking excellent French, he has a perfect general culture, he made us want to come back here to Morocco I highly recommend it Mme AVERTY WEBER
Merci beaucoup Mme AVERTY WEBER pour votre merveilleux retour ! 😊 Nous sommes très heureux d’apprendre que vous et votre famille avez passé un excellent moment avec Achraf. Son professionnalisme, son français et le partage de sa culture rendent toujours l’expérience plus enrichissante pour nos voyageurs. Toute l’équipe de Explore Morocco Magic vous remercie pour votre confiance et espère avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir de nouveau au Maroc pour une autre belle aventure. 🇲🇦✨
everything was good with achraf he was perfect with us
Thank you very much for your kind feedback! 😊 We’re very happy to hear that everything went well with Achraf and that he was perfect with you. Providing a great experience for our guests is always our priority. The Explore Morocco Magic team hopes to welcome you again in Morocco for another wonderful adventure! 🇲🇦✨
My trip to the Ourika Valley was an amazing experience. The landscapes were stunning, with green valleys, waterfalls, and a peaceful atmosphere away from the busy city. The guide was very knowledgeable and shared a lot about local traditions, and the driver was kind and reliable. I especially enjoyed visiting a Berber house and tasting fresh mint tea — such a special moment!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of your Ourika Valley tour! We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience exploring the beautiful green valleys, waterfalls, and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere away from the busy city. We're glad our knowledgeable guide and friendly, reliable driver made your journey even more enjoyable. Visiting a traditional Berber house and tasting fresh mint tea is always a highlight, and we're happy it was a memorable part of your trip. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again on another Morocco day trip soon!
Our trip to the Ourika Valley was absolutely unforgettable! Khalid, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. He explained so much about the Berber culture and made the hike to the waterfalls fun and engaging. Younes, our driver, was very professional and made the journey comfortable and safe. The landscapes were stunning, the local food delicious, and the whole experience felt authentic thanks to Khalid and Younes. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Morocco!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌄 We’re thrilled you had an unforgettable experience in the Ourika Valley with our amazing team. At Explore Morocco Magic, we take pride in offering authentic cultural journeys, guided by locals like Khalid, who share deep insights into Berber traditions, and professional drivers like Younes, who ensure a safe and comfortable ride through the stunning Atlas Mountains. From scenic waterfalls to traditional Moroccan food, we’re happy everything exceeded your expectations. 🌿🚐🍴 Whether it’s a day trip from Marrakech, a private tour, or a nature adventure, we’re here to help you explore the real Morocco. We hope to welcome you again soon — your next magical journey awaits! 🇲🇦✨
The tour was okay. The ride there was about 1 hour. Our first stop was to visit a Berber women's co-op. It was great seeing how they grind the argan seeds and all the products that they make from different parts of the seed. We then continued onto a hike up a part of the Atlas mountains. The hike was bit much for me since I had a leg injury but, it was nice to see Setti Fadma and a couple of the Cascades. The rest of my group did not want to continue onto the bigger Cascade, which I was okay with, it was really hot that day. We then trekked back down the mountain to a riverside restaurant for lunch. The lunch was just okay. I feel like the food is catering to tourists a bit too much, it lacked flavour. I was hoping for a good authentic Moroccan meal but, was disappointed.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the visit to the Berber women’s co-op and found the insight into argan oil production meaningful. It’s always a pleasure to support and showcase local traditions. We’re sorry to hear the hike was a bit challenging due to your leg injury, but we appreciate your positive spirit in enjoying Setti Fadma and the cascades. Regarding the lunch, your feedback is valuable. We strive to offer meals that reflect authentic Moroccan flavors, and we’re sorry to hear it didn’t meet your expectations. We’ll definitely review this with our partner restaurant to see how we can improve. We hope to welcome you again for a different tour that may better suit your expectations and physical comfort.
I had the opportunity to visit Ourika Valley and it was a wonderful experience, full of nature, culture and tranquility. The road through the High Atlas Mountains was breathtaking, with beautiful scenery, authentic Berber villages and pure mountain air. We stopped at a traditional Berber house where we learned about their way of life. The people were very friendly and welcoming. The best thing about the day was the hike to the waterfalls — a little demanding, but the views and connection to nature were totally worth it. After the hike, we had lunch by the river. We ate traditional tajine, fresh bread and mint tea — all delicious and with a spectacular view! If you are looking for a day trip outside Marrakech that combines adventure, culture and incredible scenery, the Ourika Valley is an excellent choice. I recommend doing it with Explore Morocco Magic, who organized everything perfectly and professionally.
¡Muchas gracias por tus palabras tan amables! Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutaste de tu visita al Valle de Ourika con Explore Morocco Magic. Es un lugar realmente especial donde la naturaleza, la cultura bereber y la tranquilidad se combinan para crear una experiencia inolvidable. Nos encanta saber que la caminata a las cascadas, el almuerzo junto al río y la visita a la casa tradicional bereber fueron momentos destacados de tu día. Nuestro equipo se esfuerza por ofrecer experiencias auténticas, bien organizadas y llenas de hospitalidad. Thanks por recomendarnos — ¡esperamos volver a recibirte pronto para seguir explorando juntos la magia de Marruecos!