Only 1 hour and thirty minutes southeast of Marrakech, Ourika Valley provides a cool a break from the summer heat of the city as it is tucked away at the base of the High Atlas Mountains.

This exclusive day trip from Marrakech to Ourika Valley is designed for those who love the outdoors. It offers a leisurely walk to find small waterfalls or just relax with a snack at neighborhood cafés under the stream’s walnut trees’ shade. You’ll reach Tnin Ouika center after a 30-minute drive through the lush Haouz Plains. Here, you can visit the vibrant outdoor weekly Berber market, which is open every day but especially on Mondays.

Proceed to Setti Fatma, stopping at a Berber home to have a communal cup of mint tea with the villagers before arriving at the Berber village. After arriving, take a guided light hike to the waterfalls above the village (you can hire local guides for this). Go back to the village and have a leisurely lunch at one of the neighborhood cafés by the stream.