Full day Round trip from Marrakech

High Atlas & Berber Villages Day Trip

★★★★★4.9 · 900+ travellers

Mountains, waterfalls and a Berber lunch, an hour from Marrakech.

  • Private & exclusive
  • Fully customisable
  • Licensed local guides
  • Departs any city
1 days · 0 nights
Round trip from Marrakech
Private tour
4.9 rating

Overview

What to expect on this -day private round trip from Marrakech

Quick Answer

Escape the city into the High Atlas. Follow the Ourika Valley past Berber villages and terraced fields, walk to the Setti Fatma waterfalls and share a home-cooked lunch with a mountain family before returning to Marrakech.

Photos from the Marrakech to Ourika desert route

High Atlas & Berber Villages Day Trip photo
High Atlas & Berber Villages Day Trip photo
High Atlas & Berber Villages Day Trip photo
High Atlas & Berber Villages Day Trip photo
High Atlas & Berber Villages Day Trip photo
High Atlas & Berber Villages Day Trip photo
High Atlas & Berber Villages Day Trip photo
High Atlas & Berber Villages Day Trip photo

Trip Highlights

The landmarks you stop at on the way to Ourika

  • Ourika Valley and Berber villages
  • Waterfalls in the High Atlas foothills
  • Lunch with a local Berber family
  • Spectacular views of the High Atlas mountains

Day-by-Day Itinerary

The full -day itinerary, day by day, with driving times

Morning
Morning

Marrakech → Ourika Valley

approx. 60 km1 h driving

We drive into the mountains with stops at a traditional Berber home and an argan-oil women’s cooperative.

Midday
Midday

Setti Fatma waterfalls

A guided walk up to the falls, followed by lunch beside the river.

Afternoon
Afternoon

Return to Marrakech

Back to the city in the late afternoon.

What’s Included

Exactly what this private -day tour price covers

What’s included

  • Pick-up & drop-off at your accommodation
  • Transport by a private modern vehicle with A/C
  • Experienced English-speaking driver-guide
  • Car fuel

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Lunches
  • Entrance fees (optional)
  • Tipping (optional)

Good to Know

Practical tips before your Morocco desert trip

Best time to go

Spring and autumn give the mildest weather; winter brings crisp, starry desert nights and summer suits early starts.

What to pack

Layers for cool nights, sunscreen, a hat, comfortable shoes and a light scarf for the dunes.

Group & pace

100% private, so the pace is yours — ideal for couples, families and small groups.

Tour FAQ

Common questions about this -day tour from Marrakech

Yes. Every tour is completely private, with your own driver-guide and vehicle. You set the pace and can stop whenever you like.

Absolutely. Add nights, change the route, start from another city or swap stops. Tell us what you have in mind and we will tailor it around you.

Once we have agreed an itinerary we ask for a small deposit to secure your dates. The balance is simply paid at the start of your tour in Morocco.

Spring and autumn offer the mildest weather, but Morocco is a year-round destination. Tell us your dates and we will advise on the best route for the season.

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