Day trip to Ourika Valley & High Atlas

Day Trip to Ourika Valley & High Atlas Mountains from Marrakech

Explore Berber Culture, Mountain Villages & Waterfalls

Escape the hustle of Marrakech and dive into the natural beauty of the High Atlas Mountains with our guided day trip to Ourika Valley. Located just 60 km south of Marrakech, Ourika offers some of the most stunning landscapes in Morocco—lush valleys, cascading waterfalls, and authentic Berber villages.

🕗 Itinerary: Full-Day Excursion from Marrakech to Ourika Valley

🚘 8:00 AM – Pick-Up from Your Accommodation in Marrakech
Your driver and guide will meet you at your hotel or riad to begin your journey into the Atlas Mountains.

🏞️ Stop 1: Berber Market of Asni

• Visit the authentic local market in Asni, where Berber families shop for daily needs.

• A cultural experience that shows you real Moroccan mountain life.

🏡 Stop 2: Visit a Traditional Berber Family

• Step inside a Berber home to learn about their customs and daily life.

• Watch and learn how to prepare traditional Moroccan mint tea.

• Enjoy tea with a local family and discover their way of life, architecture, and hospitality.

🏔️ Stop 3: Setti Fatma & the Seven Waterfalls

• Continue your trip to Setti Fatma, a charming village known for its natural beauty.

• Admire the seven waterfalls that have made this area famous.

• Spot a “Berber fridge”: a creative cooling system using stream water from the mountains to chill drinks.

• This village still maintains its adobe houses, traditional charm, and peaceful way of life.

🍽️ Free Time for Lunch

• Enjoy free time to have lunch at a local restaurant surrounded by the valley’s natural beauty.

• Taste traditional Moroccan dishes while sitting beside the river or under the shade of walnut trees.

🏙️ Return to Marrakech

• After a relaxing day in the mountains, head back to Marrakech in the late afternoon.

• Drop-off at your accommodation to end your unforgettable day trip to Ourika Valley.

orika’s Map