Just outside Marrakech, the city gives way to terraced hillsides and running water — the Ourika Valley makes for one of the easiest escapes from the city, and one of the most rewarding. This private day trip brings you into a Berber household for mint tea and conversation, through an argan oil cooperative to see Morocco's "liquid gold" pressed by hand, and on a guided trek up to the Setti Fatma waterfalls, where the trail rewards you with cool air and sweeping mountain views. Lunch is a proper Moroccan tagine, eaten riverside with the sound of the water beside you, before an unhurried drive back to your hotel. Comfortable, private, and paced for actually enjoying the scenery rather than rushing past it.
What's included:
What's not included:
- Departure: Hotel pick-up in Marrakech with a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Scenic Drive: Wind through the lush Ourika Valley, surrounded by terraced hillsides and Berber villages.
- Berber Home Visit: Step into a traditional Berber household for mint tea and insights into daily life, architecture, and customs.
- Argan Oil Cooperative: Meet local women artisans at a cooperative, learn about the production of Morocco’s “liquid gold”, and shop for ethically made argan products.
- Guided Waterfall Trek: Hike to the Setti Fatma waterfalls with a knowledgeable trekking guide. Traverse rocky paths and enjoy panoramic views of the Atlas Mountains.
- Leisurely Lunch: Enjoy a riverside lunch featuring authentic Moroccan Tagine and fresh salads, with the cool Atlas mountains breeze and the soothing sound of the river.
- Free Time: Relax by the river or explore the lush village of Setti Fatma.
- Journey Back: Return to Marrakech with drop-off at your accommodation by late afternoon.
