An hour outside Marrakech the road enters the foothills of the High Atlas, and the city gives way to a green valley of terraced gardens, walnut trees and villages of earthen houses. It is the closest Morocco comes to the mountains in one relaxed day.
Everything is private — your car, your driver-guide and a local mountain guide for the walk. The pace is easy, and the stops are yours: the day below is the shape we travel most often.
- Duration
- 1 day
- Pickup
- Marrakech — 9:00, hotel or riad
- Accommodation
- Same day — back in Marrakech by evening
- Group
- Private or small group
Itinerary outline
Berber villages, the waterfalls & home
Depart at 9:00 for the Ourika Valley. First a Berber village, where a local family welcomes you with mint tea and homemade bread. Then on to Setti Fatma, the start of a 1–2 hour hike to the Seven Waterfalls with your mountain guide. Lunch by the river, and a slow drive back to Marrakech, arriving around 5:00 pm.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Local mountain guide for the hike
- Berber family visit with mint tea
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Marrakech
- Bottled water in the car
- Lunches & drinks
- Entry fees at the Seven Waterfalls
- Personal expenses
- Traveller tips
Accommodation
A same-day route — no overnight. You are back in Marrakech by early evening, with the day’s pace comfortably in your control.
Good to know
Are the dates flexible?
Yes. Every departure is private, so the route runs on your calendar — tell us when you arrive and we build the days around it.
What happens if the weather turns?
Safety comes first. In rain or a heavy sandstorm we swap the exposed sections for an adapted route or a 4x4, and keep the rest of the experience intact.
How fit do we need to be?
The walk takes 1–2 hours along a well-used path — comfortable shoes and a reasonable level of fitness are all you need. Anyone who prefers a shorter walk can stop at the tea terraces instead.
Is the day trip private?
Yes, unless you choose the small-group option. Either way the vehicle, the guide and the stops are yours alone, and the start time can move to suit your plans.