Ourika valley day trip from Marrakech
Private day trip from Marrakech up the Ourika valley to Setti Fatma, 63 km away: walk to the waterfalls, lunch by the river, back by late afternoon.
Length
1 day
Stops
1
Farthest point
Setti Fatma (Ourika Valley)
63 km, 1 h 20
Price per vehicle
from 900 MAD
per car
A full day with a private driver from Marrakech to Setti Fatma, at the head of the Ourika valley, 63 km each way (about 1 h 20). You walk to the waterfalls, have lunch by the river and drive back. The price is 900 MAD per car for up to 3 guests and covers the vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls.
The day
Morning
up the valley
Pickup at your hotel or riad drop-off point. The road crosses the plain, then follows the Ourika river into the mountains. Ask the driver to stop wherever you want photos.
Late morning
the waterfalls
From Setti Fatma a rocky path follows the stream to the first of seven waterfalls. A local guide from the valley helps on the higher sections; they charge about 200–300 MAD, paid to them directly.
Afternoon
lunch and the drive back
Lunch in the village, paid on the spot, then back down the valley to Marrakech.
Where the trip goes
63 km · 1 h 20
The road from Marrakech to Setti Fatma (Ourika Valley), the farthest point of the trip. Your driver takes the same car all the way.
On the route
- Marrakech
- Setti Fatma (Ourika Valley) 63 km
Included
- Private car and driver for the day, just your group
- Fuel and motorway tolls
- Pickup and drop-off at your Marrakech hotel, or the nearest car-accessible point for a medina riad
Not included
- Entry tickets
- Local guides
- Meals and drinks
- Camel, mule or quad rides
- Tips
Before you go
- Wear shoes with grip; the path crosses wet rocks.
- The valley road can flood after heavy rain, mostly between November and March. If it has rained, ask the office about the road the day before.
- Leave early in summer to reach the falls before the crowds.
- Groups of up to 7 travel by van and up to 16 by minibus; the office quotes those in writing.
Questions about this trip
How long is the Ourika valley day trip?
Most guests are out for 7 to 8 hours. The drive is about 1 h 20 each way and the rest is yours at Setti Fatma.
Is the waterfall walk hard?
The path to the first waterfall is short but rocky, with some scrambling. The higher falls need more effort and a local guide is worth it.
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- Price fixed before you travel
- Nothing to pay online
- Written confirmation from the office