There are plenty of restaurants and cafes in Ourika Valley to choose from to take a lunch or a snack. You can choose from classic restaurants located inside guesthouses located in Berber villages. The best option ( weather permitting ) is the riverside cafes that serve BBQ and delicious Moroccan salads under the shade of walnut trees.

Setti Fatma waterfalls represent the best hiking opportunity in Ourika Valley. You can hike from the village of Setti Fatma ( 1500 m above sea level ) to the first waterfall at an altitude of 1700 m above sea level. This walk can take up to 2 hours. If you are a trekking fan, you can hike further to visit the 7 waterfalls at 2200 m above sea level. This adventure requires 4 hours, and it requires an expert local hiking guide for your safety.

If you visit Ourika Valley with children, visiting a Berber house, riding a donkey or a camel along the stream, and paying a visit to a small Berber farm are considered the best activities for children.

It would take around 45 min to reach Ourika from Marrakech. However, if you travel through the fastest route, Via P2017, you have to cover just 40 Km to get to Ourika Valley from Marrakech.

You can enjoy hiking the Atlas Mountains and cherish the beauty of this countryside. Also, the best part of Ourika Valley day trip is seeing the waterfalls of Setti Fatima. Other good things to see are Argon oil Cooperatives and Berber Village, located alongside the Ourika River. Le Jardin du Safran and Ghmat are some excellent spots that you should not miss.

You can visit throughout the year, but the busiest month in Ourika are September, November, and March. The hotel and flights will be the most expensive during these months. Kindly prepare yourself in Advance if you plan to visit during these months.