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Ourika Valley & Setti Fatma Waterfalls Day Trip

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About This Excursion

The Ourika Valley is one of the most beloved natural escapes from Marrakech. Lush with weeping willows, olive groves, and traditional adobe Berber villages clinging to steep mountain sides, this excursion culminates in the village of Setti Fatma, where a chain of seven refreshing waterfalls cascades down the granite mountain.

What's Included In This Package

Private air-conditioned door-to-door transport from Marrakech
Professional dedicated English/French-speaking chauffeur
Local guided hike to Setti Fatma cascading waterfalls
Visit to an authentic Berber women's organic argan oil cooperative
Free time for relaxing riverside dining by the mountain river
Bottled mineral water on board

What Makes This Excursion Special

Avoid the crowded bus groups with a private driver, allowing flexible departure times and leisurely riverside dining with your feet dipping in the cool stream.

Excursion Schedule

Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Morning

Marrakech → Argan Cooperative → Setti Fatma

Depart Marrakech heading southeast into the lush Ourika river valley. Stop at a local women's argan cooperative to learn how cosmetic and culinary argan oil is pressed by hand. Continue up the winding valley road to Setti Fatma.

09:00
Pickup from your Marrakech hotel or riad
10:00
Visit traditional Berber Argan oil cooperative
11:00
Arrival in Setti Fatma and begin waterfall hike
Midday

Hike to Cascading Waterfalls & Riverside Lunch

Hike up the rocky trail with your local guide across wooden bridges to the first cascading waterfall. Soak in the panoramic canyon vistas and mountain breeze. Return to the riverbank for lunch with tables set directly beside the running water.

11:30
Explore cascading waterfalls & scenic viewpoints
13:00
Traditional tagine lunch by the rushing river
14:30
Free time to relax and stroll local artisan stalls
Afternoon

Scenic Valley Drive & Return to Marrakech

Enjoy a leisurely drive back down the valley with panoramic photo stops, returning to your accommodation in Marrakech in the late afternoon.

15:30
Departure from Ourika Valley
17:00
Return drop-off in Marrakech

Dining & Refreshments

Riverside dining featuring freshly prepared lamb/vegetable tagines, Moroccan salads, Berber brochettes, and fresh seasonal melon.

Meals & Water

Lunch recommendations by the stream & mint tea.

Diets Catered

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-Free accommodated.

Private Vehicles & Transport

Private modern air-conditioned vehicle with dedicated driver.

Vehicle Standard: Private Transport + Local Waterfall Guide
Door-to-door pickupA/C comfortBottled water

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