Ourika Valley Waterfalls Tour from Marrakech with Lunch

Hike to Setti Fadma Waterfalls and eat lunch by the river in the Atlas foothills

This day tour from Marrakech explores the Ourika Valley and High Atlas Mountains with a local guide, starting from your hotel. You'll visit a Berber women's cooperative to watch argan oil being hand-pressed, hike 1.5 hours to Setti Fadma Waterfalls, eat a three-course traditional Moroccan lunch by the river, and finish at Anima Garden, an artistic space filled with exotic plants and contemporary sculptures.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains

• Drive through Berber villages
• Visit Dar Zite Berber cooperative
• Hike to Setti Fadma Waterfalls
• Enjoy traditional Moroccan lunch by river
• Visit Anima Garden artistic park

The experience

The tour begins with hotel pickup in Marrakech and a scenic drive through Berber villages clinging to the mountainside, stopping at a high vantage point overlooking the snow-capped peaks and green valleys of the High Atlas. From there you head to Dar Zite, an authentic Berber cooperative where local women hand-press argan oil. You'll watch the process and share a traditional breakfast of fresh bread, honey and olive oil inside the home. The guide then leads you on a medium-paced 1.5-hour trek up the mountain paths to Setti Fadma Waterfalls, where the cascading water and surrounding rock formations make for the kind of stop where you'll want to linger.

Lunch happens by the river: a three-course meal with a fresh starter, traditional main dish and dessert, all chosen from the menu. The operator caters to vegetarian and gluten-free diets, and you get a complimentary half-liter bottle of water to refill as you eat. The sound of the river runs through the whole meal. After lunch, the tour moves to Anima Garden, André Heller's artistic garden where exotic plants and surrealist sculptures sit against views of the Atlas Mountains: a quieter space to walk through before the drive back to Marrakech.

The full day runs 7 to 8 hours from pickup to drop-off. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French or another language depending on the tour. Note that Anima Garden's entry ticket is paid directly at the gate, not included in the tour price.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a local guide fluent in your language.
• a scenic stop at a High Atlas vantage point.
• entry to Dar Zite cooperative with a live argan oil demonstration and traditional Berber breakfast.
• the 1.5-hour guided hike to Setti Fadma Waterfalls.
• a three-course riverside lunch with a starter, main course and dessert (depending on your option).
• a complimentary half-liter bottle of water.
• and access to Anima Garden (entry ticket paid on-site).

Options for this experience

4 options

Shared tour without lunchGuide in 5 languages · 08:00Option 1: Shared tour with full package, excluding lunch and Anima Garden ticket; pickup is included

Shared tour with lunch includedGuide in 5 languages · 08:00Option 2: Shared tour with full package and lunch included, Anima Garden ticket not included; includes pickup

Private tour without lunchGuide in 5 languages · 08:00Option 3: Private car with full package, lunch and Anima Garden not included; pickup is included

Private tour with lunch includedGuide in 5 languages · 08:00Option 4: Private car with full package and lunch included, Anima Garden ticket not included; includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 7h–8h, runs every day at 08:00, from US$ 27 per person, with live guides in 5 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00Other times ›

AgesAdult (10 to 70 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupUp to 10000

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Portuguese and ArabicOther languages ›

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Bel Mov Sarl

Is this one for you?Choose the shared tour if you're comfortable meeting other travelers and want the standard pace. Pick the private tour if your group prefers to move at its own rhythm or needs flexibility with timing. The lunch option suits travelers who want the full cultural experience with a meal by the river. Skip it if you'd rather keep costs down or have other dining plans.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

What is the hike to Setti Fadma Waterfalls actually like?

The hike to Setti Fadma Waterfalls takes 1.5 hours at a medium pace suitable for all fitness levels, following mountain paths with a professional local guide who explains the terrain as you go. You'll reach the cascading falls and have time to rest and photograph before heading back down to the river for lunch.

What happens at the Berber cooperative, and what do I learn there?

At Dar Zite, a women's cooperative in the Ourika Valley, you watch a live demonstration of how local women hand-press argan oil from nuts, learning the traditional methods and the role of medicinal plants in mountain life. You also share a traditional Berber breakfast of fresh bread, honey and olive oil inside the home.

Does the tour include lunch, and what are the options?

Lunch is a three-course meal by the river with a fresh starter, traditional main dish and dessert. It's included depending on which option you choose at checkout. The operator accommodates vegetarian and gluten-free diets, and you'll have water included with the meal.

What is Anima Garden, and how much time do you spend there?

Anima Garden is an artistic space created by André Heller featuring exotic plants, contemporary sculptures and views of the Atlas Mountains designed for walking and quiet reflection. The garden is the final stop before your return to Marrakech, giving you time to explore the peaceful pathways.

How does hotel pickup work, and what time does the tour start?

The tour includes round-trip air-conditioned transport from your riad or hotel in Marrakech. Your guide will confirm the exact pickup time when you book. The full day runs 7 to 8 hours from collection to drop-off.