Ourika Valley Day Trip from Marrakech: 7 waterfalls & Setti Fatma

Hike to seven waterfalls, then lunch with your feet in the river.

You drive 30km from Marrakech into the High Atlas foothills, stop at the Monday souk if timing works, then spend hours in Setti Fatma hiking to seven waterfalls, wading in mountain water, and sitting in a riverside café. The lunch stop is in Setti Fatma village, and the vehicle has WiFi on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ourika Valley and Waterfalls

• Travel from Marrakech to Ourika Valley
• Visit Tnine Ourika local market
• Discover Amazigh culture at ecomuseum
• Stop for lunch in Setti Fatma village
• Hike to the 7 waterfalls

The experience

You're sitting in a café in Setti Fatma with your feet actually in the river, and you're wondering how you got here from the heat and noise of Marrakech's medina. Turns out 30 kilometers is all it takes. The Ourika Valley day trip pulls you out of the red city and into a mountain rhythm that feels like it hasn't changed much: Amazigh villages, a river you can wade into, and waterfalls that are cold enough to shock you awake. The drive itself isn't wasted time. You pass through small towns and terraced fields, and if you time it right, you can stop at Tnine de l'Ourika, the souk that sets up every Monday and fills with locals buying a week's worth of everything.

Setti Fatma is where most people spend the real hours. It sits at 1,500 meters in the High Atlas foothills, and the main thing to do is hike to the seven waterfalls that cascade down the mountainside above the village. The trail follows the river (sometimes you're walking on rocks, sometimes wading through water), and each waterfall is colder and more refreshing than the last. You don't need to be a climber. The path is straightforward enough that families with kids do it, but it's also real hiking, not a stroll. How far you go is up to you, and you can stop whenever you've had enough. After that, lunch happens in the village, usually at a spot where you can sit and watch the water move past while you eat.

What makes this different from just driving out to a waterfall and back is the pace. You're not rushing between five photo stops. You get time to actually sit in a café with your feet in the river, which sounds small until you're doing it and realize you've been there for an hour without checking your phone. The Amazigh Ecomuseum in Tafza is also on the route if you want to understand the culture. It's a private collection of photos, ceramics, and textiles that tells you something about how people actually live in these mountains. WiFi is on the bus if you need it, but honestly, most people don't use it much on this one.

What’s included

Hotel pickup from Marrakech, transport to Ourika Valley, a stop at Tnine de l'Ourika souk (if timing allows), time in Setti Fatma village with the hike to the seven waterfalls, and WiFi on board during the drive.

Options for this experience

2 options

08:30Guide in English, Spanish or French · 08:30Timing: pickup is included

Private GroupGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00Includes pickup

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Information

Lasts 8h, runs every day at 08:30 and 09:00, from US$ 19.49 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and French and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 17

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and FrenchOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by CHAMA LIMOUSINE

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to escape Marrakech's heat and crowds for a day without arranging your own transport. The fixed itinerary handles the logistics, and the flexible hiking pace means you can go as far as you want or just sit by the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4).

How far is Ourika Valley from Marrakech?

About 30 kilometers.

Can I hike to all seven waterfalls in one day?

You can hike as far as you want. You set your own pace on the trail and can turn back whenever you like.

What is Tnine de l'Ourika?

A local souk (market) in a small mountain village that sets up every Monday. It's where people from the valley buy supplies for the week.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. You can hike as much or as little as you want, and there are plenty of places to rest and sit by the water.

Is there WiFi?

WiFi is available on board the vehicle.

What should I bring?

Comfortable hiking shoes or sandals that can get wet, a swimsuit or clothes you don't mind getting wet, sunscreen, and a water bottle. The mountain water is cold.