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Ourika Valley


Ourika Valley and Setti Fatma excursion from Marrakech


Ourika Valley and village of Setti Fatma Day Trip

Pick up from Dar Zaman  at 10h00 (earlier if you prefer) and drive 40km along the road that leads into the lush and picturesque Ourika Valley. Along the route you’ll pass through various Berber villages where you can stop and take a tea and buy local wares. There are several women’s cooperatives along the way where you can watch the process for making Argan Oil and make some purchases – bargain hard!

At the end of the valley against the foothills is the Berber village of Setti Fatma from where you can hike along the river to a succession of small waterfalls. The walk can take 45 minutes – 3 hours depending on how adventurous you want to be. If you’re interested in the longer walk, be sure to take good walking shoes.

You will find a good selection of small local places for lunch.

The village of Setti Fatma is famous for its pottery and its minerals. A large Berber souk (country market) is held on Mondays.


Marrakech Excursion to Ourika Valley and Setti Fatma

Depart Marrakech: 09h30
Return Marrakech: 17h00
Journey time: 1 hour each way



Ourika Valley and Setti Fatma excursion - lunch beside the river