Ourika Valley (Vallée de l’Ourika) Tours and Activities

Explore Africa’s majestic Atlas Mountains on this guided, full-day hiking and riding tour from Marrakesh. On this small-group tour, visit varied landscapes and valleys with spectacular views. Travel through traditional Berber villages, learning about their customs and culture and soak up the atmosphere from one valley to the next. Lunch plus a Marrakesh hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit the beautiful Atlas Mountains and Four Valleys with this guided day-trip from Marrakech. You'll visit the waterfalls of the Ourika Valley, a women's cooperative specializing in argan oil, and traditional Berber villages, with plenty of opportunities to stop for photos on the way. You'll also get to try a traditional Berber lunch complete with couscous, tajine, and mint tea.

Trade the hustle and bustle of Marrakesh for a peaceful day in the Atlas Mountains. This small-group excursion is a great way to see some of Morocco’s natural beauty and learn about Berber culture. Visit four lush valleys, including Ourika, peruse local markets and workshops, enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Berber cuisine, and more all over the course of the day.

Leave the Marrakech bustle behind on a full-day trip to the Ourika Valley and the mountain village of Setti Fatma, where you hike to a series of seven beautiful waterfalls. With all transport by climate-controlled minivan, this is a convenient way to get out of the city and explore the landscape and culture of the Atlas Mountains. Pickup and drop-off is available at centrally-located hotels in Marrakech.

Hike to Setti Fatma waterfalls and through the Ourika Valley on a full-day tour from Marrakech. Enjoy a trip through a lush valley in the foothills of Morocco's stunning Atlas Mountains. On days when the Berber market is held, enjoy free time to browse the stalls and bargain for souvenirs.

Much of Marrakesh’s surrounding countryside is already well-trafficked with tourists, but stunning Ourika Valley is still pristine and untouched. Discover scenic locations on a relaxing day trip, without spending half your time in the car. Visit a traditional Berber house and learn about the lives of Morocco’s indigenous inhabitants and take a walk to the waterfalls of Setti Fatma.

Swap bustling Marrakech for the waterfalls and villages of the Atlas Mountains on this half-day tour. Take in Berber villages, rivers, and the snow-tipped Atlas peaks as you travel along the scenic Ourika Valley. Then, choose a guided walk up to the Ourika mountainside falls or relax at a riverside café. Finally, visit an argan co-operative to see how this precious oil is extracted before returning to Marrakech. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Experience four of the Atlas Mountains’ beautiful valleys and traditional Berber life on this full-day trip from Marrakech. Traveling into the mountains by 4x4 or minivan, discover the Ourika Valley with its waterfalls, the villages of the Oukaimeden Valley, and the orchards of the Asni Valley. Drive along the scenic mountain roads and enjoy lunch at a restaurant, or, if you wish, in a Berber family home. Upgrade to also visit Takerkoust Lake and the high Kik Plateau. Numbers are limited to seven for a more personalized experience.

For all lovers of nature, fresh air and adventure.. for travelers who are looking for a thrilling and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech.. this private Day Trip will let you discover the High Atlas Mountains, their authentic unspoilt Berber villages and one the most kind and easy-to-approach people you'll ever met. Welcome on this stress-free journey to the 'real' Morocco. With us, you'll avoid the touristy spots, you'll go inside a Berber house and enjoy lunch with locals, you'll be able to reconnect with yourself in front of mesmerizing and breathtaking sceneries, and also take epic photos with awesome panoramic views! You'll also experience camel riding, learn everything you need to know about the Moroccan organic Argan oil, create your own pottery... In short, get ready to be amazed!! Note: One Life Trips only works with genuinely passionate tour guides & meticulously selected local partners to deliver the most delightful and unique travel experiences.

Just an hour’s drive from Marrakech, the scenic Ourika valley lies in the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains. Take in the scenic beauty of the Moroccan landscape with its lush valleys, snow-capped peaks, and traditional Berber villages on this private tour. Stop for a country-style breakfast at a local home, featuring a tea ceremony. Climb atop a camel for a quick ride and visit an Argan oil cooperative run by local women before heading back to Marrakesh.

Relish the natural splendor of Morocco’s majestic countryside on a private full-day tour to the Oukira Valley and High Atlas Mountains from Marrakech. With a personal and knowledgeable guide, travel to the Ourika Valley to witness the breathtaking beauty of the area. Refresh with a glass of mint tea in a traditional Berber home, and gain fascinating insight into local traditions from your guide. Follow a trail that leads to the stunning Setti Fatma waterfalls; enjoy an authentic Moroccan lunch at a riverside restaurant; and enjoy panoramic vistas of the Atlas Mountains from an incredible vantage point.

Leave Marrakech crowds and heat behind on a full-day, private trip to Ourika Valley, where you’ll find fruit orchards, Berber villages, and expansive views of the Atlas mountains. Choosing a private guide means you can enjoy the day at your own pace, as you meet local people and hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls. With pickup and drop-off at accommodations in Marrakech, this Ourika Valley tour also includes a restaurant lunch and a country breakfast at a village home, complete with a traditional mint tea ceremony.

Take a journey to the lush Ourika Valley and the Atlas Mountains during this private excursion from Marrakesh. Step into your private, air-conditioned vehicle and travel to one of Morocco’s best-preserved valleys for a chance to get a look at local life and admire the beautiful landscapes. Explore the local market, stop at a women’s argan collective, enjoy a camel ride through the valley over the course of the day.

Make the most of even limited time in Marrakech on this half-day tour of the scenic Atlas Mountains, which covers ground that’s simply not accessible by public transport. Exploring in an intimate group of maximum eight, savor a traditional breakfast at an argan oil cooperative staffed by Berber women, then hike around the seven scenic waterfalls near Setti Fatma in the Ourika Valley. Your tour includes door-to-door round-trip transfers

A day trip into the High Atlas Mountains is a must-do for nature lovers interested in venturing beyond Marrakech. If you don’t have time for a multi-day excursion, this guided tour takes you directly into the Ourika Valley with a trek to its waterfalls. You’ll learn about its Berber population and marvel at the magnificent scenery, from craggy snow-capped peaks to fertile valleys. Lunch and convenient hotel pickup are included.

Experience the age-old Berber way of life in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains on this full-day trip from Marrakesh. Traveling by 4x4, discover the close-knit culture of the Berbers—Morocco’s indigenous, nomadic peoples—as you explore the Atlas’ foothills. Follow ancient Berber trails through valleys; pass rushing rivers, orchards, and hillside Berber settlements; soak up epic mountain views, and visit the village of Tahanaout to see its grain mills and sip soothing mint tea with the locals. Finish with a traditional Berber lunch at a local village before returning to Marrakesh.

The attractions of Morocco’s Ourika Valley are fairly spread out, making a tour your easiest option for covering them in a day from Marrakech. With this full-day trip, benefit from minivan transport and a guide to tell you about the sights and local Berber culture. Admire views of the Atlas Mountains, follow the River Ourika, visit villages, trek to Setti Fatma’s waterfalls, and enjoy a restaurant lunch before your return.

Discover the dramatic landscape and traditional culture of the Atlas Mountains on a full-day, private trip from Marrakech to a series of scenic valleys. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal driver as you travel by climate controlled vehicle, then walk to mountain waterfalls, pass through Berber villages, take in views of north Africa’s highest peak, and see Takerkoust Lake, a tranquil escape from bustling Marrakech. With pickup and drop-off at accommodations in Marrakech, this full-day trip can accommodate your group of up to 7 people.

Take a ride among North Africa's tallest mountains for a chance to admire Morocco's highlands on horseback. This journey carries you over dusty trails, past sloping woodlands, and through the rugged High Atlas countryside to admire some of the most diverse landscapes in the country. You're picked up from your hotel in the morning for a drive out of Marrakech and into the mountain foothills. When you arrive at the town of Tahenaout, get paired with a horse to start your ride through the wilderness of the Terre d'Amanar adventure park. Your guide leads you through forests of towering junipers and oaks, and shows you the 4,250-foot (1,300-m) view over the Asni valley and the tundra plains of Al Haouz. Next, ride on to Rha Moulay Brahim, where a drive carries you to the village of Imlil for lunch. Take a brief walk around the area, which is dominated by a spectacular mountain stream, before you begin the trip back to Marrakech

This small-group day trip through the Ourika Valley is designed for nature lovers. Travel into the heart of the Atlas Mountains following a convenient hotel pickup by air-conditioned minivan, and relax during the excursion, round-trip from Marrakech. You’ll have more flexibility in a small group of like-minded travelers while you bask in the beauty of the waterfalls.

Head deep into the High Atlas Mountains on a full-day trip from Marrakech to three extraordinary valleys. Slip between towering peaks and descend into Ourika Valley, climb an alpine path into Berber villages and the undulating plantations of the Asni Valley, then enjoy a traditional lunch in the Ouirgane Valley at the foot of Mount Toubkal, the Maghreb’s highest peak. Take in the verdant terraces that climb the walls of the Imlil Valley and return to Marrakech as afternoon sun illuminates the High Atlas foothills.

Discover the beauty and traditional culture of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains minus the hassle of planning an independent journey or the inconveniences of a shared-group trip. Book this private full-day tour from Marrakech and venture into the orchard-filled Ourika Valley of the Atlas. Visit Berber villages, admire waterfalls, and experience local life, customs, and food; all with personalized insight from your private guide and the comfort of your own air-conditioned vehicle.

Hike through a scenic landscape of Berber villages, mountain peaks, and waterfalls on a full-day, private tour from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour as you explore the valley at your own pace: watch local women extracting argan oil, walk to a series of waterfalls, and join a Berber family for lunch at a local home. This full-day, private tour includes round-trip transport from Marrakech, lunch, and all activities.

Embark on an outdoor adventure from Marrakesh to the Atlas Mountains during this private day trip. See the great mountain range that separates the coastlines from the sprawling Sahara Desert and visit three valleys—the two valleys of Asni and the Ourika Valley—over the course of the day. Admire the lush landscapes, visit a local pottery workshop, trek to the beautiful waterfalls, and more all with a private guide.