Ourika Valley Hiking Experience
A refreshing day in the green Ourika valley, walking to the Setti Fatma waterfalls with some light scrambling, visiting a women’s argan cooperative and lunching beside the river beneath red-earth cliffs, just an hour from Marrakech.
Duration: 1 Day · Difficulty: Easy – Moderate · Max altitude: 1,800 m · Distance: 9 km · Group size: 1–12 · From: €66 per person
Highlights
- Seven waterfalls of Setti Fatma
- Riverside Berber cafes
- Women’s argan cooperative visit
- Cool valley escape from the city
- Light scramble to the cascades
Itinerary
Day 1 — Ourika & the falls
Drive up the valley, walk to the Setti Fatma waterfalls with light scrambling, visit an argan cooperative, lunch riverside, and return.
Marrakech → Marrakech · 3–4 hrs walking · 9 km · gain +350 m · Meals: Lunch · Sleep: Return to Marrakech
What’s included
- Local guide
- Riverside lunch
- Private transfers
- Water
Why choose this trek
A scenic, easy-paced day combining nature, culture and gentle walking — perfect for families and first-time visitors.
Fitness & preparation
Easy to moderate with some rocky steps.
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