Ourika Valley: Waterfalls, Berber Villages and Atlas Panoramas

The Ourika valley stretches out less than an hour from Marrakech, in the first foothills of the High Atlas. The road gradually leaves the city to cross the green landscapes of the valley, between orchards, pink earth villages and mountains that close in as you climb.

The day starts with a look at the region and its villages, with several stops to take in the scenery and daily life. A halt at a traditional Berber house shows how people live locally and comes with tea in an authentic setting.

The route then passes an argan cooperative before reaching Setti Fatma, one of the valley's landmark villages. For those who want to carry on on foot, a path leads to the waterfalls through the High Atlas relief.

A traditional Berber lunch follows, a chance to taste local cooking before continuing through the valley. Depending on the programme, a visit to an aromatic garden devoted to saffron may also be offered, with a tasting of herbal teas.

The return to Marrakech happens at the end of the day, after an immersion in a valley where mountains, Berber villages and rural traditions meet.

Good to know: the visit to the saffron garden is optional and may carry a supplement of 5 € per person.