Economy
Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla or similar
One to three people on a budget
- Guests
- 3 guests
- Suitcases
- 3 suitcases
450 MADper vehicle, ≈ 42 €
ستي فاطمة (وادي أوريكا)
Setti Fatma (Ourika Valley)
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Marrakech to Setti Fatma (Ourika Valley): private transfer
Step 1 of 2: Trip
A private transfer from Marrakech to Setti Fatma (Ourika Valley) costs 550 MAD by car for up to 3 guests, 700 MAD by van for up to 7 and 800 MAD by minibus for up to 16. The road is 63 km, about 1 h 20 without stops.
- Distance
- 63 km
- Drive
- 1 h 20
- Standard
- 550 MAD
Choose your car
Price per vehicle, not per person. Fuel and tolls included. Every class is private: the car is yours, with a driver who meets you in arrivals.
Standard
Mercedes E-Class or similar
Couples and business travellers
- Guests
- 3 guests
- Suitcases
- 3 suitcases
550 MADper vehicle, ≈ 51 €
First Class
Mercedes S-Class or similar
VIP arrivals and special occasions
- Guests
- 3 guests
- Suitcases
- 3 suitcases
1,000 MADper vehicle, ≈ 93 €
Representative photos. The exact model depends on availability and is confirmed with your booking.
The road to Setti Fatma (Ourika Valley)
63 km · 1 h 20
- FromYour hotel or riad in Marrakech
- ToSetti Fatma (Ourika Valley)
- Distance
- 63 km
- Drive
- 1 h 20
In the price
- Driver, fuel and tolls
- One price per car, not per person
- Short photo stops on the way
Road distance measured 2026-10-28 with OpenStreetMap routing. Drive time is without stops; allow more on mountain roads.
Setti Fatma (Ourika Valley) in pictures
The village at the head of the Ourika valley, where the walk to the seven waterfalls begins.
Setti Fatma is at the top of the Ourika valley, 63 km from the Medina and about 1 h 20 by road. A private transfer costs 550 MAD per car for up to 3 guests. Shared grand taxis also run up the valley from Marrakech for a few tens of dirhams a seat, but they leave when full.
Ways to get from Marrakech to Setti Fatma (Ourika Valley)
Booked on this page
Private transfer
- Time
- About 1 h 20
- Cost
- 550 MAD per car, 700 MAD per van
Door to door, with stops in the valley on request. For a return the same day, the Ourika day trip is better value.
Shared grand taxi
From ranks south of the medina near Bab er Rob. Taxis leave when six passengers are aboard, and the last ones back down leave early, so watch the time.
- Time
- About 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- About 30–40 MAD per seat
Day trip with a driver
The driver takes you up the valley, waits while you walk to the falls and brings you back to Marrakech.
- Time
- A full day
- Cost
- 900 MAD per car
Marrakech to the Ourika valley
You head southeast across the plain, then the road enters the Ourika valley and follows the river upstream. The valley narrows as you climb, with villages, terraced fields and riverside cafés along the last stretch to Setti Fatma, where the road ends.
Tnine Ourika, near the start of the valley, holds a big rural market on Mondays. If you travel that day, stop in the morning, when it is busiest.
Walking to the waterfalls
Seven waterfalls sit above the village. Most visitors walk to the first one, on a rocky path beside the stream. Wear shoes with grip; sandals slip on the wet rocks.
Local guides wait in the village for the higher falls. You pay them directly, so agree the price before you start.
Setti Fatma (Ourika Valley) from 550 MAD per car
The price is fixed before you travel. The office confirms it in writing.
Best time to go
The valley is higher and cooler than Marrakech, which makes it a summer escape. Weekdays are quieter than weekends.
Between November and March, heavy rain can flood the valley road. If rain is forecast, message the office the day before; the driver will not take the car up a flooded road.
Practical tips
Bring cash for the cafés and guides in the village. A small bag with water and a layer is enough for the falls.
For a one-way transfer to a guesthouse in the valley, send its name and map pin. Several guesthouses sit off the road on footpaths, and the driver stops at the nearest point the car can reach.
Day trip or one-way transfer
If you sleep in Marrakech, book the Ourika day trip at 900 MAD. The driver waits in the village while you walk and brings you back in the afternoon, so you do not depend on the last shared taxi down.
Book the one-way transfer at 550 MAD if you stay a night or two in the valley. Book the return leg at the same time and give the day; the office sends a car to the same spot.
Good to know
- Seven waterfalls sit above the village; most visitors walk to the first one.
- The waterfall path follows the stream over rocks; wear shoes with grip.
- The valley road can flood after heavy rain, mostly between November and March.
- It is 63 km from the medina, about 1 h 20 by road.
The drive
Southeast across the plain, then up the Ourika valley beside the river to its end at Setti Fatma.
Where the driver stops
In the village where the waterfall path starts, or at your guesthouse.
Stops on the way
Ask for a photo stop or lunch on the way when you book. Short stops are free; a longer detour is added to the written price.
Questions about this transfer
How much is a transfer from Marrakech to Setti Fatma (Ourika Valley)?
550 MAD per car for up to 3 guests, 700 MAD for a van up to 7 and 800 MAD for a minibus up to 16.
Do we need a guide for the waterfalls?
Not for the first waterfall, though the path is rocky. For the higher falls a local guide from the village helps; you pay them directly.
Other routes
Landing soon?
Send your flight details now. The office replies Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 18:00; drivers work around the clock.
- Price fixed before you travel
- Nothing to pay online
- Written confirmation from the office