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About the Tour
The road leaves the plain at Tnine Ourika and follows the river into the High Atlas. Along the way are earth-built villages, orchards and small restaurants with their tables set out over the water.
At the end of the road is Setti Fatma. A path climbs beside the stream to a string of waterfalls; the first is about half an hour’s walk, with some rocky steps. Stop there, or carry on to the higher falls with a local guide. You are back in Marrakech by late afternoon.
Highlights
- The road along the Ourika river into the High Atlas
- A Berber village house or garden on the way up the valley
- An argan oil cooperative run by local women
- The walk to the waterfalls above Setti Fatma
- Lunch at a table by the river
How the Day Goes
From your pickup in the morning to the drop-off at the end of the day.
Morning · Into the valley
Pickup at your riad or hotel around 9:00. The drive to the mouth of the valley takes about an hour. On the way up you can stop at an argan oil cooperative to see how the oil is made, and visit a village house for mint tea.
Midday · Setti Fatma and the waterfalls
At the end of the road, a local guide walks with you from Setti Fatma up the side of the stream to the first waterfall, about thirty minutes each way. Fitter walkers can carry on to the higher falls.
Afternoon · Lunch and back to Marrakech
Lunch at one of the riverside restaurants, then the drive back down the valley. You are dropped at your riad or hotel in the late afternoon.
What's Included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver for the day
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
- Local guide for the walk to the waterfalls
- Fuel and parking
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides at the sites
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Questions About This Tour
Is the waterfall walk difficult?
The path to the first fall is short but uneven, with rocks to step over and a few steep bits. Good shoes help. You can also skip the walk and spend the time in the village.
When is the best time to go?
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable. In summer the valley is cooler than Marrakech but busy at weekends, so a weekday is better.
Can we change the timing?
Yes. You choose the pickup time, the stops and how long you stay out.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Let us know their ages and we adjust the walking and the stops.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your dates and group size and we reply with availability and a quote. When online booking is open for this tour, you can also reserve with a deposit by card or PayPal.
Book this tour
Send your dates and group size and we reply with a quote.
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Private tour, only your group
- Free enquiry, no obligation
- Route and timing adjusted to you
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