Shared/group day trip
Ourika Valley Day Trip
A shared/group day trip from Marrakech into the Ourika Valley, combining scenic mountain stops, a Berber-house and argan-cooperative visit, a guided hike from Setti Fatma, and time for lunch by the river.
From €15 per person
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- Starts in
- Marrakech
- Destination
- Ourika Valley
- Format
- Shared/group
- Duration
- 1 day
How this day is different
This is the current Marrakech day trip with a structured guided valley hike, plus mountain stops and a lunch break by the river.
Compare all three Marrakech day trips.
Pickup and return
Seasonal pickup is normally between 8:00 and 9:00 AM. Pickup is from the accommodation when vehicle access is possible. For inaccessible Medina accommodation, the nearest practical meeting point is arranged after the accommodation is reviewed.
The exact pickup time and any meeting point are confirmed before departure.
Return to Marrakech is normally in the mid-to-late afternoon, with drop-off at accessible accommodation or the nearest practical point.
Route overview
- Marrakech pickup
- Ourika Valley viewpoint
- Traditional Berber house and argan cooperative
- Setti Fatma village
- Guided valley hike
- Riverside lunch stop
- Return to Marrakech
Itinerary
Day trip
Marrakech to Ourika Valley
- Pickup is in Marrakech in a season-dependent morning window between 8:00 and 9:00.
- After roughly 40–45 minutes, stop at a panoramic viewpoint near the entrance to the valley.
- Continue to a traditional Berber house and argan cooperative for tea, a light tasting, and an introduction to traditional argan-oil extraction. Purchases are optional.
- Drive on to Setti Fatma and meet the local guide.
- Complete a guided round-trip hike of about 1.5–1.75 hours, depending on group pace.
- After the hike, stop for lunch at one of the riverside restaurants in the valley.
- Return to Marrakech in the mid-to-late afternoon.
Options
Day trip without lunch — €15 per person
Shared/group transport and the guided valley hike are included. Lunch is paid separately.
Day trip with lunch — €25 per person
Shared/group transport, the guided valley hike, and lunch are included.
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Shared comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for the full day trip.
Lunch depends on the selected option. The cooperative stop may include tea and a small tasting, but it should not be treated as a full meal.
How shared tours workIncluded and not included
Included
- Shared air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English- or French-speaking driver
- Local guide for the Setti Fatma hiking section
- Pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
- Fuel and road costs
Not included
- Lunch unless the lunch-included option is selected
- Personal purchases at the cooperative
- Personal expenses and tips
Cancellation summary
- 14 days or more before departure
- 100% refund
- Between 48 hours and 13 days before departure
- 50% refund
- Less than 48 hours before departure
- Non-refundable
- No-show
- Non-refundable
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Also see the booking terms or contact support for an existing booking.
Important information
Operates daily year-round except December 25 through January 4. Departures resume January 5.
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