A day trip from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley is the perfect escape for those seeking a refreshing retreat into nature and a glimpse into Morocco’s traditional Berber culture. Located just an hour’s drive from the city, the valley offers a lush landscape of terraced fields, flowing rivers, and breathtaking views of the High Atlas Mountains. You’ll have the chance to visit charming Berber villages, explore local markets, and enjoy authentic Moroccan hospitality.
The highlight of the day trip from Marrakech to Ourika is a visit to the Setti Fatma waterfalls, where a scenic hike leads to stunning cascades and refreshing pools. This Marrakech day trip is ideal for travelers looking to combine adventure, culture, and tranquility in a single journey away from the bustling streets of Marrakech.
Our Marrakech to Ourika Valley day trip starts from Marrakech: Your day will typically start with an early morning departure from Marrakech. The drive to the Ourika Valley takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic and your specific starting point in Marrakech. The Marrakech to Ourika day trip itself is quite scenic, taking you through the beautiful landscapes of the Atlas Mountains. You will pass by traditional Berber villages, lush valleys, and terraced farms.
Once you arrive in the Ourika Valley, you will have the opportunity to explore the area. The valley is known for its stunning waterfalls, picturesque villages, and the Setti Fatma trail. Some of the popular stops and activities in the valley include; Setti Fatma: A small village at the end of the road where you can take a hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls. The hike typically takes around 1 hour and offers breathtaking views. After lunch and a day of exploration and relaxation in the Ourika Valley, you will head back to Marrakech in the late afternoon or early evening and our day trip from Marrakech to Ourika ends.
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J M2024-08-17Verified Fes is an amazing cultural experience Fes is an amazing cultural experience. It’s not the best view or the cleanest, but the Medina is worth visiting with a local tourist guide, it’s a good experience and that maze that has no map is rightfully a unesco world heritage site. Brings Aladdin vibes. J M2023-11-12Verified One-of-a-kind experience! Morocco- [ ] There were 9 of us coming to Morocco for 9 days and there were specific places to see on the checklist. Our Morocco Tours tailored an itinerary for us that ticked all the boxes. Everything was ready when we got there. It was a hassle-free trip— all we had to do was hop into the mini-bus, settle in on the next local riad, go exploring and take lots of pictures and on some days, think about where we would have lunch (which Ibrahim was helpful with recommendations). Moroccan breakfasts were always included. And you could pay for dinner at the local riads. We got to explore some places on our own like Chefchaouen and Rabat. In Fes (and its maze of allweyways) and Marrakech, we had cultural tours with very knowledgeable tour guides. Our road-trips included stops at picturesque locations. This trip made me appreciate how much there is to Morocco: it could be sweltering in Aït Benhaddou, but it could be chilly in Ifrane. The Sahara Desert is a MUST TRY- it was an amazing experience to camel-ride to camp and watch the sunrise the next day. If you want an immersive Moroccan experience (eat at local food places and sleep in local riads), book a trip with Our Morocco Tours. Ibrahim was a well-balanced tour guide, insightful and accommodating— he paced his sharing of things you need to know about Morocco well and he knew when you were due for a break from Moroccan cuisine :) Morocco is beautiful and Our Morocco Tours had shown us this. I definitely recommend! Dino Paolo V2023-11-09Verified Amazing Morocco Experience! We had a great Morocco experience thanks to Ibrahim and Hahmid. They really took care of us and took us to the must see places and even made the road travel enjoyable. The highlight of the trip for me was the stay at the Sahara experience which makes me want to go back! The riad that we stayed in the places we visited are also very good, each one is unique and has its own character. They also used knowledgeable tour guides in Fes and Marrakech which gave us more insights into the Moroccan culture. I would definitely recommend Our Morocco Tours to friends and families especially to those who want to have a proper Moroccan experience. Fe S2023-11-07Verified Highly recommended! Best holiday so far! Highly recommended! Ibrahim has been amazing since day 1 until the end of our tour. He has been helpful and very accommodating during our trip. The riads and hotels we have stayed for 9 days are topnotched. Indeed one of the best holidays and experience. Will definitely be back in Morocco and book tours again with Ibrahim! Glean D2022-11-29Verified Nice Moroccan Experience Overall it was really fun. Very nice accomodation from these guys. They always tend to our needs. They know a lot about Morocco and they can be more than tour guides. Very friendly and approachable. Will definitely contact them again for another Morocco tour. Frederik2022-08-11Verified Very good Very nice experience, I recommend it to everyone. Nice service and quality, I will definitely go again. Annemie2022-03-15Verified Wonderful experience I travelled with Our Morocco Tours twice . The second time was a 2 weeks' trip throughout the South of Morocco. Ibrahim was just great, one can trust him with everything and he will do everything within his power to make your trip as enjoyable as possible. I travelled as a single lady and being able to count on someone blindly is invaluable. As he is a local one can experience Morocco in a much more original way. If you too have thought of making such a trip do not hesitate . Our Morocco Tours is the help you need and you too will come back again and again. Marco M2020-05-24Verified Highly recommend Highly recommend Trips For Morocco!! Our guide, Hassan, was amazing. From the first evening when we were welcomed and every day after, his sense of humour, his attention to everyone's needs, his knowledge and passion for his country and his work, really made this a unique and special trip. He is enthusiastic and energetic, shared so many fascinating stories, happily took tons of photos for us, and was endlessly patient when we stopped for any little thing. Whenever we were introduced to local guides or owners of the places we stayed it was clear that he had a long standing relationship with them and the warm welcome were received made it so much more personal. We have to thank Hassan for these sincere introductions that brought us closer into the real lives of the people we met. 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A minimum of 3 days is recommended to fully enjoy the desert experience. A 2-day tour is possible but includes limited time in the dunes. Longer tours (4-6 days) allow for a more relaxed journey with cultural stops along the way.
Yes! We offer customized itineraries where you can choose the duration, accommodation type, and activities like quad biking, sandboarding, or visiting nomadic families.
– Marrakech to Merzouga: ~9-10 hours (usually split over two days)
– Fez to Merzouga: ~7-8 hours
– Marrakech to Zagora: ~6-7 hours
We offer standard and luxury desert camps:
– Standard camps: Basic tents, shared bathrooms, simple meals.
– Luxury camps: Private tents, comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, gourmet meals, and electricity.
Yes! Morocco is a safe destination for tourists. Our desert tours are guided by experienced professionals, and camps are well-organized for a secure and comfortable stay.