Ourika Valley & Setti Fatma
وادي أوريكا
A river valley in the High Atlas, with Berber villages along the river. At the bottom of the valley, Setti Fatma village is the starting point for a hike to the seven-tier waterfall.
The Ourika Valley is about 65 kilometers from Marrakech, a drive of about 1.5 hours. Along the way you can visit an argan oil cooperative and Berber homes. Setti Fatma, at the end of the road, sits at about 1,500 meters. A climb of about 1 hour up the mountainside will take you to the first waterfall. The path is slippery and requires some stamina, and local guides often lead the way (tip them). Restaurants by the river serve tagine. Some facilities are being rebuilt after the 2023 Al Haouz earthquake, and in the rainy season be alert for flash floods.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Oukaïmeden
- Anima Garden
- Imlil & Toubkal National Park
- Lalla Takerkoust Lake
- Agdal Gardens
- Mellah of Marrakech
- El Badi Palace
- Bahia Palace