Private Atlas Mountains Day Trip

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 142 reviews

✅ Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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⏳ Duration: 6 – 7 hours

🕓 Start time: 9h00 (9 am)

🎫 Mobile ticket (e-voucher)

🌐 Offered in: English, French

 

Overview

For all lovers of nature, fresh air and adventure.. for travelers who are looking for a thrilling and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of Marrakech.. this private Day Trip will let you discover the High Atlas Mountains, their authentic unspoilt Berber villages and one the most kind and easy-to-approach people you’ll ever met. Welcome on this stress-free journey to the ‘real’ Morocco. With us, you’ll avoid the touristy spots, you’ll go inside a Berber house and enjoy lunch with locals, you’ll be able to reconnect with yourself in front of mesmerizing and breathtaking sceneries, and also take epic photos with awesome panoramic views! You’ll also experience camel riding, learn everything you need to know about the Moroccan organic Argan oil, create your own pottery… In short, get ready to be amazed!!

What’s Included

✅ Professional Driver & Local Expert / Ambassador

✅ Air-conditioned vehicle (incl. insurance) & Round-trip transportation

✅ Hotel pickup and drop-off

✅ Lunch (Moroccan salad + main Tajine + mint tea)

✅ Local Berber Tour Guide to help you walk through the wateralls

❌ Gratuities (optional)

Tour details | What to expect

The scenic drive to Ourika is breathtaking! On this mountainous road, you’ll get to see the majestic Atlas peaks and pass by authentic Berber villages in several valleys: Tafza, Aghbalou, Oulmes, … offering magnificent views and a rich variety of mesmerizing landscapes to admire.

After getting in the mood for adventure and exploration, we’ll stop at the colorfully painted Berber village of Setti Fatma, neatly nestled in a canyon beneath the High Atlas mountains and famous for its series of seven waterfalls. We manage to come there a little bit earlier, in order to avoid the mass tourism crowds and be able to enjoy some peace and quiet, in front of the beautiful panoramic views of this area!

You’ll be able to enjoy a nice hike to the waterfalls with a local guide, that we’ll hire at no extra cost for you, and who will help you walk through them. You’ll also walk along the Ourika river, so please remember to wear comfortable shoes!

Now that you were able to take some epic shots with awesome backgrounds, or just be in the moment and reconnect with yourself; and after a stop at a women’s organic Argan oil cooperative to learn about the health benefits of Morocco’s most precious natural gift.. it’s time for a proper mouthwatering lunch!

To avoid tourist traps and overpriced restaurants, you’re going to meet and have lunch with genuine locals in a Berber family house: a fresh Moroccan salad, the main meal (a scrumptious, slowly-cooked, authentic vegetables & meat Berber Tajine) and fresh season fruits. Homemade and hearty, wholesome and healthy!

On your way back to Marrakech, you’ll get to experience Camel Riding, in a picturesque village set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, wearing traditional Touareg / nomad clothing (Blue Saharan scarf & dress) that will be provided for free!

Meeting Point

We pick up all travelers. Please share your pickup location (hotel, riad, airport, etc.) in your reservation.

Additional Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

    FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

    Is this tour private? How many people can participate?
    Yes. We can accommodate couples, families, small and large size groups. If your party includes more than 15 guests, please contact us via the contact page or at guests@onelifetrips.com so we can serve you better.

    Are pick-up & drop off included?
    Yes.

    Can you pick us up from Marrakech airport?
    Yes.

    Can you pick us up from an hotel located outside Marrakech?
    Yes, we can go up to 10-15km outside the city. Pick-up is available for all hotels in la Palmeraie are.

    Are you flexible on starting times?
    Yes, but we recommend not to start the trip later than 10.30 am.

    Is lunch included?
    Yes.

    Is it difficult to walk to and near the waterfalls?
    No, it is not difficult if you have moderate fitness levels. There are more challenging routes if you want, but the one to the first waterfall is not hard, and you’re going to be accompanied by a local guide who will help you walk through. You will see families with kids, grandparents and all ages doing this walk.

    Can I skip the Setti Fatma waterfalls part?
    Yes, your trip is customizable.

    How long is the day trip?
    6 to 7 hours in total, door to door.

     

    Verified Guest Reviews

    Awesome day trip! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Everything was amazing! Our guide Abdul was nice and friendly the whole time. He was super helpful and we got to chat the entire trip. The guy who walked us up to the waterfalls was also super nice and made the walk much easier for us.
    We got to see locals markets, the waterfalls and we had an amazing and authentic lunch with the locals.
    I would 100% recommend.

    Eleonora V, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Awesome day with our private guide Taha ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    The day started early, but for a good reason. Everywhere we went, large groups of tourists came 30 min after us. So we got to see all the stops in peace. Prepare to have cash with you, all the stops had amazing goods and we bought from everyone 🙂
    But, keep in mind that the trip up to the waterfall, is indeed upwards. So if you have bad knees or something that is not good for walking up or down, prepare yourself. But it was truly a great trip!

    Glenn K, Norway 🇳🇴

    Fantastic day trip ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    We had a fantastic day out today with our guide, Abdo, to the Ourika Valley. We stopped at a number of Berber places to see how they make pottery, how they live, and of course how they eat. We had a late lunch in a typical Berber house with some delicious vegetable and chicken tagines. We also hiked 500 meters up to a waterfall with a local Berber guide who was terrific. The best part though was befriending a camel called BIs Bisou, who loved to be scratched behind the ears like a dog, fluttered her lashes at us and nuzzled our cheeks and necks. Got some great photos and memories of our day with Abdo.

    Grace S, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Beautiful trip to Ourika Valley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Very interesting trip to the Berber villages and waterfalls in Ourika Valley. Everything was well organized and on time. The lunch in the Berber house was delicious. Abdul is a fantastic guide – very nice polite and a good and safe driver. Thank you for this beautiful experience.

    Michael F, United States 🇺🇸

    A lovely day out to the mountains! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Taha was very prompt at collecting us from our hotel and we travelled in comfort from Marrakech to the Atlas Mountains, stopping en-route to visit a pottery and an argan oil cooperative. Once at our destination we were met by a local guide, Fetah, who took us to visit the waterfalls. He was absolutely charming and was happy to adjust the pace of the walk for my mother who is not so agile. The valley area is stunning and there are lots of tempting shops selling local crafts as you ascend the path. We only visited the first waterfall as we didn’t have the correct footwear for proceeding further and the path doesn’t really suit those who don’t like a bit of a scramble. We enjoyed the shops instead and then re-joined Taha who drove us to a local Berber house for a delicious tagine lunch. We then headed back to Marrakech. Many thanks to Taha for being an excellent driver and to Fetah for his patience and cheery nature. A super day out!

    Heather B, United States 🇺🇸

    Lovely day trip ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Lovely day out of the chaos of Marrakech into the peaceful green mountains. Our guide Yahya was great – perfect English, good sense of humour, very knowledgeable, on time. The lunch was the best we had in our whole time in Morocco and camel ride was good fun too. Beware the “walk” to the waterfall is more of a climb and some rock scrambling in places – wear sensible shoes!

    Alison D, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

    Private trip to the mountains ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    My daughter and I did the private Atlas Mountain day trip. Our guide Taha picked us up at the hotel on time, a friendly, polite and nice young man.  All the activities were well organised, very friendly people everywhere.  Another local guide Abdul took us in the mountains to the waterfalls, wonderful! Also he was extremely friendly.  The local lunch was very good. We can also recommend the camel ride option. Next time we surely book again with One Life Trips!  A big thank you to Taha for this wonderful day!   

    Annick C, Belgium 🇧🇪

    Atlas Fun Day ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Great day trip to the Atlas Mountains. Our driver Abdullah was great, on time and spoke decent English. Our camel ride was perfect- short but in a pretty place. The hiking guide who took us up the hike to the falls, a different Abdullah, was terrific and paid attention to our abilities on the rocky path. Anyone who does not know, becoming a mountain guide in Morocco is a big deal. I felt very safe with Abdullah. It is not a strenuous hike but it was good to be with a knowledgeable guide.nice to be able Best tagine of our trip for lunch!

    Ruth D, United States 🇺🇸

    Excellent Scenic Tour with Fantabulous Guide ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    We recently took this fabulous tour with a small group. Our guide was Achraf, a very knowledgeable and talented young man who shared interesting facts and trivia about Morooco and this tour in particular. We took lots of photos and enjoyed a small lunch by the beautiful ourika waterfalls. It was an extremely pleasant day and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. We can not recommend this tour and guide enough. We were promised a great scenic day out and this was truly the case!

    Sophie P, Netherlands 🇳🇱

    Beautiful ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    Beautiful experience! We had a professional and gentle driver called Abdoul. He helped us also with the local langues (berber and arabic) as mediator with local tour guides. The trip was comfortable and flexible. A very nice experience!

    Francesco C, Italy 🇮🇹

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