8 hours
Ourika valley day trip
The Ourika valley is the closest mountain escape from Marrakech: an hour’s drive, a river valley at around 1 500 m, and a walk up to the Setti Fatma waterfalls. About eight hours in total, from €19 per person.
The day
- A stop at a traditional Berber house for mint tea
- The valley road along the Ourika river
- Setti Fatma and the walk to the first waterfall — about 40 minutes over rock
- Lunch by the river, at your own cost
What to bring
Shoes you can scramble in: the path to the waterfalls crosses the river on stones and is genuinely uneven. In spring the water is high and the walk is more of a scramble than a stroll.
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ourika waterfall walk difficult?
It is a 40-minute scramble over rocks with a few river crossings. Most people manage it, but not in sandals, and not with a pushchair.
Can you swim in the Ourika?
In the natural pools, in summer, yes — the water is cold and the pools are shallow. It is a paddle rather than a swim.
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19 € / person