MOROCCO · THE ATLAS VALLEYS
Setti Fatma is an hour from the city and the seven cascades are a scramble above the village. These 15 differ on how many falls you reach, whether lunch by the river is in the price and how hard the guides push the pace.
Travel from Marrakech to the Ourika Valley with guides such as Amin, Ismail, Boodra, or Abdeloiahid. Visit a Berber home and argan oil cooperative, enjoy tea and a light breakfast, eat beside the river, then hike to Setti Fadma waterfalls.
“Great guide Samir 2, took care of everything. We had a great time.”
Leave Marrakech for the Atlas Mountains, stop at a women’s argan oil cooperative, then hike with a local guide toward Setti Fatma waterfalls. Guides such as Hamza, Hiba, Ismail, and Khadija are praised for clear explanations and patient help. Add lunch for tagine, couscous, salad, and mint tea beside the Ourika River.
“Amazing experience from start to finish, our guide Hiba was excellent and very knowledgeable. A must trip if you visit Marrakesh.”
Join a shared day trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley with a local guide such as Amine, Wissal, or Belhadj. Visit a Berber home and argan oil cooperative, hike to Setti Fatma’s waterfalls, then eat beside the river. Expect rocky paths, a busy summer season, and strong value at $11.
“Mustafa was an amazing guide! What a great day and great experience :)”
Leave Marrakech in a small group for Ourika Valley, stopping at a Berber home, an argan oil cooperative, and mountain viewpoints. A local guide such as Karim, Hicham, or Anouar leads the uphill walk to Setti Fatma Waterfalls. Choose the lunch option for a three-course meal beside the river.
“The trip was amazing... the trek and guide were really great 👍 The kids and adults both enjoying”
Travel from Marrakech into the Atlas Mountains with a driver and local hiking guide. Visit Amazigh villages, a women’s argan cooperative, and Setti Fatma, then tackle a rocky 90-minute route to the waterfalls. Guides such as Walid, Saber, Rachid, and Badr are praised for patience and care.
“The driver (Mohammed) was great as so the local guide, super kind. Had a nice lunch next to the river, althought the food was not special.”
Leave Marrakech with a local guide such as Youssef, Ibrahim, or Badr for an 8-hour outing through the High Atlas. Ride a camel near Lalla Takerkoust, taste bread with argan products, hike from Imlil to a waterfall, and eat tajine or couscous in a Berber home.
“Badr was a terrific host very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. All the experiences were worth it and he made sure we were comfortable throughout the trip”
Leave Marrakech around 8:30 AM for Imlil, where a local guide leads a 1.5 to 2 hour walk through Berber villages, fields, streams, and waterfalls. You’ll share breakfast, homemade tagine, and mint tea, then visit an argan oil cooperative before returning around 5:30 PM.
“It was an amazing experience, I can only recommend our guide Mustapha for his kindness. As Imlil was under heavy snow that day, he found some other route for us to take and see great scenery. He also invited us to his family’s home for lunch for a delicious meal. This was not exactly the experience we booked initially but it turned out in a great day of sharing.”
Leave Marrakech at 9:00 a.m. for the Atlas Mountains, a Berber home and argan-oil cooperative, then hike with a local guide to Setti Fatma’s waterfalls. Finish with Moroccan food beside the Ourika River. Transport, water, and pickup are included, while lunch is optional.
“We had Omar as our travel guide and driver. Good, knowledgeable and amicable guy. We had a pleasant journey with him.”
Leave Marrakech for a seven-hour Ourika Valley trip with driver pickup, an argan oil cooperative, Berber villages, riverside lunch, and a guided hike to Setti Fatma waterfalls. Guides such as Badr, Ibrahim, Yahya, and Mounir help set the pace, though the trail is steep and busy.
“11 friends from Glasgow, Scotland & we had a fantastic day with our guide Yassin! He went above and beyond for those in our group who didn't want to do the hike. Taking us on an alternative trip further into the mountain. History lesson very informative! Hiking guide Abdo was excellent too & waterfalls stunning. The whole experience was one not to be missed & lunch by the river was great! Beautiful! Communication & pick up/drop off worked seamlessly too. Highly recommend 👌”
Spend about eight hours beyond Marrakech with a local guide, visiting the Ourika, Imlil, Aroumd, and Moulay Brahim areas. You’ll meet an argan-oil cooperative, hike to a waterfall, ride a camel, share breakfast, and enjoy an optional Berber lunch with mountain views.
“Stunning nature, great variety of experiences through the day, informative and well-organised. We liked our camel ride; hike to the waterfall, stroll through the valley and simple lunch with stunning view”
Leave Marrakech for the Agafay Desert, sip mint tea, ride a camel at sunset, and eat a three-course Moroccan dinner by the fire. Guides such as Rabiaa, Mouad, Abdo, and Laila are praised for their care. Expect a large shared camp, live music, and a lively fire show.
“I first want to say that this trip is by no means a rip-off, the value/money is decent. However, the overall experience is questionable. Especially the “camel ride” is not worth supporting, as these animals are tied up together and do nothing but walking a short 10-Min route before waiting for the next round of buses. You can expect a mass-tourist event with tourist-attractions, neither authentic nor recommendable.”
Leave Marrakech at 9:00 am for the Ourika Valley and Atlas Mountains. Visit a Berber home, sip mint tea, see mountain villages and orchards, then hike toward Setti Fatma Waterfalls. Air-conditioned transport and English or French-speaking drivers are included. Lunch and a local guide cost extra.
“Totalmente recomendable!! Atiende a todas tus peticiones. Te recogen en el café de Paris en la plaza de Jeema el Fna, luego ponen rumbo a pueblos del Atlas, haciendo una primera parada en una tienda de tapices donde el señor muy amaRead more”
Leave Marrakech for a private Atlas Mountains outing with a camel ride, mint tea at a women’s argan oil cooperative, village walks, and Setti Fatma waterfalls. Guides such as Hamza, Lahcen, Rabia, and Youssef are praised for patience and local insight. The hike is manageable but includes narrow, uneven sections.
“It was a wonderful experience. We especially liked the camel tour. The Atlas mountain is wonderful. We learned a lot about Berber culture from our guide Driss, who was very kind and helpful. I recommend this tour 100%.”
Travel from Marrakech to Setti Fatma, hike toward the seven waterfalls, visit a Berber home and women’s argan oil cooperative, and enjoy Atlas Mountain views. Guides such as Mohamed and Mustafa have earned praise for their help, but the waterfall hike can be steep and shorter than advertised.
“A wonderful day, our driver was informative. The welcome at the berber womans cooperative was warm and our guide, Mustafa, on the hike was incredibly helpful during the walk (which had some areas that assistance was useful). Good meal at the end too.”
Leave Marrakech at 9:30 for the Ourika Valley with an English, French, Spanish, or Arabic-speaking guide. Visit a women’s argan oil cooperative, meet a Berber family, hike toward Setti Fatma’s seven waterfalls, and eat beside the river before returning around 17:30.
“Absolutely lovely. Our tour guide was informational and hilarious! We saw some really cool stuff- the photos do not do it nearly enough justice. Wear some comfy shoes.”
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