The 15 Best Valley Day Trips in Marrakech

1.From Marrakech Full Day Trip To Ourika Valley Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 736 reviews · from $17Our pick

Leave Marrakech at 9:00 am in an air-conditioned vehicle and head into the Ourika Valley with an English or French-speaking driver. Visit a Berber home for mint tea, stop at a herb garden, and hike toward Setti Fatma Waterfalls. The day lasts 8 to 9 hours, with lunch and a local guide costing extra.

“Merci à Jawad pour sa gentillesse et sa bonne humeur à toute épreuve. Je vous le conseille vivement :)”

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2.Ourika Valley & Atlas Mountains Day Trip + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 605 reviews · from $29

Travel from Marrakech into the Ourika Valley by minivan, stopping at a Berber home, argan oil cooperative, and scenic viewpoints. In Setti Fatma, a local guide leads a 90-minute hike to waterfalls before a tagine lunch beside the river. Drivers such as Imad, Hicham, and Abdou are noted for friendly, careful service.

“Amazing trip, a long day but definitely worth it for the incredible scenery and natural beauty of the country. our driver Hicham was wonderful, so friendly and very relaxed, no rushing and letting us stop for photos and making sure the air con was on and working for us as it was very hot. There is an option to opt out of the hike up to the waterfall, instead you can go straight to the riverside lunch spot and wait for the people who choose to do the hike. The hike in itself is definitely not easy, it does require a certain level of fitness and agility as it was…”

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3.Day trip – Atlas Mountains Ourika Valley Waterfall From Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 595 reviews · from $19

From Marrakech, you’ll ride through olive groves and Berber villages to Setti Fatma, hike toward seven waterfalls, and relax by natural pools. A local guide leads the walk, while a women’s argan oil cooperative and Berber house add cultural context. Expect a 6 to 7 hour outing, with lunch and personal costs extra.

“Totally amazing trip with awesome views & very friendly & thorough guides. Lovely tasty lunch & would highly recommend.”

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4.Ourika Valley Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 314 reviews · from $25

Spend a full day beyond Marrakech in the High Atlas, traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Hassan, Abdul, or Ibrahim. Visit an argan oil co-operative, share tea and lunch in a Berber home, and hike toward the Setti Fatma waterfalls. The walk is scenic but rocky, so wear proper shoes.

“It was really nice trip, top organised, we were picked up on time, our driver Omar was very friendly and attentive. The guide on site Abdul helped us on the whole way to the waterfalls, told about history of berbers. The lunch was very good, drinks were not included but it was more than enough food (3-menu). Thank you guys for well organised day trip to Ourika, we enjoyed it a lot.”

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5.Ourika Valley Waterfalls & guided hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 217 reviews · 7 hours · from $10

Travel from Marrakech to Setti Fatma in the Ourika Valley, stopping at Berber villages, a women’s argan oil cooperative, and scenic viewpoints. A local guide such as Said, Abdul, or Kamal leads the waterfall hike, while you can rest by the river if you skip it. Transport, hotel pickup, and guide are included for $10.

“We took a day trip from Marrakesh to the Ourika Valley with our driver Mohamed, who picked us up on time and was very friendly. On the way, we stopped at a small argan oil cooperative and for a photo break. The people at the cooperative were welcoming and non-pushing, which we really appreciated.

Our guide Saheed led us on a hike through the mountains to a waterfall. The trail offered beautiful views, and the waterfall was quite impressive. On the way back, we took a panoramic path overlooking the valley, and Saheed showed us herbs and plants growing along the way.

Although I was the only non-French speaker in the group,…”

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6.Day Trip Ourika Valley, High Atlas Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 190 reviews

Leave Marrakesh in a 16-seat air-conditioned minibus for Ourika Valley, about 60 km away. Visit a Berber women’s argan oil cooperative, stop for mountain views, then hike toward a waterfall with a local guide. Lunch by the river costs extra. Drivers such as Amar, Tarek, Aziz, Soufiane, and Hamza are noted for friendly, patient service.

“Amar was an excellent guide.Easy going and good with kids.We dont feel pressured during the trip. Shoukran!”

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7.Atlas Mountains & Ourika Valley Private Day Trip From Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $17

Leave Marrakech by air-conditioned vehicle for the Ourika Valley, where you can visit Berber villages, share tea and cake with a family, walk to Naqab Waterfall, ride a camel, and enjoy a traditional meal. Guides and drivers may include Mustafa, Mohamed, Saeed, Yassine, or Ayoub. Tuesday and Saturday departures may include a local market.

“Mustafa was very helpful and knowledgeable we enjoyed the trip with him he gave us a breif history of the country and its culture. The last place "the highest peak in Atlas mountain" was breathtaking the food was great too we had couscous and tajin”

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8.Ourika Valley with Atlas Mountains Day Trip from Marrakech

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 168 reviews · 6h 30m · from $23

Leave Marrakech for the Ourika Valley in a small shared minibus. Visit the Tnin Ourika market, meet a Berber family, see argan oil production, and stop at Setti Fatma for a guided walk toward the waterfalls. Lunch beside the stream is optional. English and French are available.

“After an initial delay because of another guest who slept in, we were given our own van and personal guide/driver. Excellent scenery, hike and lunch. Highly recommended.”

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9.Day Trip to Anima Garden and Imlil Valley

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 122 reviews · 8 hours · from $39

Leave Marrakech for Anima André Heller Garden, then continue through Asni Valley to Imlil for a two-hour walk, village views, a waterfall, and lunch with mint tea at a kasbah-style hotel. Small groups, hotel pickup, and guides speaking Arabic, English, or French make this a practical day out, though garden entry costs extra.

“It was really good and worth it, Omar was our guide and he made sure we had the best experience in Anima garden. That garden was amazing, and then we went to Imlil valley from where we could see the Atlas mountain. We also had lunch with gorgeous Mountain View. 100% recommend it.”

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10.Ourika Valley, Waterfalls Private Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 94 reviews · 6h 30m · from $79

Travel privately from Marrakech into the Ourika Valley with a driver-guide, stop at an argan oil cooperative and Berber home, then hike with a local guide to Setti Fatma waterfalls. Guides such as Badr, Abdul, and Idir are praised for patient help on the rocky trail. A three-course riverside lunch and hotel pickup are included.

“Amazing tour, comfortable drive, very friendly and helpful guide Soufiane. Beautiful waterfalls and amazing lunch. Totally worth it!”

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11.UNESCO Kasbahs and Telouet Green Valley Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 75 reviews · 1 day · from $102

Travel from Marrakech over the 2,260-meter Tizi n’Tichka Pass to Telouet Kasbah, the green Telouet Valley, and Ait Ben Haddou. Your driver speaks French, English, Arabic, or Spanish, and guides such as Reda, Mahmoud, Ali, and Mustapha have been praised for safe driving, local knowledge, and well-chosen photo stops. Lunch is served at a Berber home.

“Reda was an excellent guide. The tour was comprehensive and we were happy that it did not include a tour of the film studio.”

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12.Ourika Valley Day trip: Hike, waterfall, lunch and Relax

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 73 reviews · 8 hours · from $10

Leave Marrakech by air-conditioned van for the Ourika Valley, stopping at an argan oil cooperative and mountain villages before a guided walk to the Setti Fatma waterfalls. A local guide such as Omar Imzilen or Youness Ajdaa may lead the day. Finish with tajine, bread, and mint tea beside the river.

“Fantastic!!! Such a great experience, Omar Imzilen was the best guide ever and told us so much about the culture and made sure we felt comfortable all the time and have everything we need. It was very interesting, his mom is the best cook ever🤤 amazing food!! Thank you so much for everything! See you”

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13.Day Trip to Ourika Valley with Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · from $9Best value

Leave Marrakech for a private Atlas Mountains day trip with hotel pickup, a professional driver, and local guides such as Khalid, Bader, or Sayeed. Visit a Berber home, see argan oil made, walk to Setti Fatma Waterfalls, and stop for Moroccan lunch beside the river. Wear shoes with good grip.

“Très bonne journée merci à bader qui nous as amener dans des jolies endroit! Très bonne compagnie et bon guide avec Ossama qui ont été très gentille et au petit soin avec nous!!! Merci à vous! Bonne expérience je recommende”

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14.Atlas Mountains, Ourika Valley Day Trip,Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 38 reviews · from $11

Travel by 16-seat minibus from Marrakech into the Ourika Valley for Atlas Mountain scenery, a Berber house visit, an argan oil cooperative, Moroccan tea, and a waterfall walk. English, French, and Arabic support is available, but lunch, local guiding, and pickup beyond the city area cost extra.

“Really enjoyed the trip and would definitely recommend them. They were very helpful!”

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15.Ourika Valley Day Trip with Berber Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 35 reviews · from $10

Leave Marrakech for the Ourika Valley, about 68 km away, with an English-speaking driver and guide. Visit a Berber home for mint tea, explore herbal gardens, see the Monday souk if timing allows, and walk toward Setti Fatma waterfalls. Guide Larbi is praised for his friendly, attentive approach. Bring proper shoes for the rocky path.

“larbi ourika, very approachable and kind guide, all recommendations, we had a great time”

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