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Day trip to the Ourika Valley from Marrakech
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Day trip to the Ourika Valley from Marrakech

1 day Marrakech → Marrakech Privado 1 destinos
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Tour description – Marrakech

This private tour (1 day) takes you from Marrakech a Marrakech, with local guides and everything organised at your own pace.

El valle de Ourika es la escapada de naturaleza más fácil desde Marrakech: en una hora pasas del bullicio de la ciudad a los pueblos bereberes, los huertos en terrazas y las cascadas de Setti Fatma, al pie del Alto Atlas.

Una excursión privada y tranquila, ideal para familias. Cuéntanos tu fecha y te preparamos un presupuesto a medida, sin compromiso.

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Highlights – Marrakech

  • The Ourika Valley in the High Atlas
  • The Setti Fatma waterfalls
  • Berber villages and houses
  • Mint tea with views over the valley
  • Just an hour from Marrakech

Day-by-day itinerary to Marrakech

  1. Day
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    Marrakech – Ourika Valley – Marrakech

    We pick you up in the morning and head up to the green Ourika Valley in the High Atlas. We visit a Berber house, walk to the Setti Fatma waterfalls and have free time by the river before returning to Marrakech in the afternoon.

What's included – tour to Marrakech

Included

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Marrakech
  • Private air-conditioned transport
  • Spanish-speaking driver

Not included

  • Lunch and drinks
  • Mountain guide for the waterfalls (optional)
  • Entrance fees and tips

Frequently asked questions – tour to Marrakech

Is it a demanding excursion?

The walk to the first waterfalls is easy. If you want to reach the higher ones, there are rocky sections; an optional local guide helps.

Can it be combined with Marrakech?

Yes, it's perfect as a single day within a Marrakech stay.

Why choose this tour?

100% private tour

Just your group, no strangers. The vehicle, guide and pace are exclusively yours.

Local Amazigh guide

Mohamed and Hassan are from Rissani, at the gateway to the Sahara. They show you the desert they have known all their lives.

Flexible itinerary

We stop wherever you like, adjust the schedule and personalise every detail to your preferences.

Book with 30%

Confirm your spot with a minimum deposit. You pay the rest during the trip, no surprises.

Before travelling to Marrakech

Best time

Spring (March–May) and autumn (Sept–Nov). Winter is cold at night; summer is very hot.

What to bring

Light daytime clothes, a warm layer for the night, sunscreen, a hat and comfortable footwear for the sand.

Physical level

Basic level. The camel ride is optional and can be swapped for a 4×4 if you prefer.

Health & safety

Morocco is a safe destination. We recommend travel insurance and bringing any personal medication you need.

Pick-up

We pick you up at your hotel, riad or airport. Just give us the exact address when booking.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 7 days before. The deposit is refundable under those conditions.

Extra activities available

Camel ride

Ride to the dunes at sunset on a dromedary, guided by a local Berber.

Sandboard

Slide down the dunes of Erg Chebbi on a board. Adrenaline in the sands of the Sahara.

Desert quad biking

Explore the surroundings of Merzouga on a quad bike along sandy tracks and palm groves.

Night under the stars

Berber camp in the dunes: traditional dinner, gnawa music and a sky free of light pollution.

Village visits

Explore the ksars and nomadic villages near Merzouga with your local guide.

Traditional hammam

Authentic relaxation in a Moroccan hammam after the trip. We arrange it for you.

Extra activities are not included in the tour price. Ask us about availability and pricing.

Does this tour suit you?

Tell us your dates and number of travellers. We design your route a Marrakech to measure, no commitment. Our local team replies directly.

Questions? Write to us