Ourika or Ouzoud? Which Day Trip from Marrakech to Choose
Updated October 24, 2026 · By the Sun Sky Camp team
Ourika or Ouzoud? Choose the Ourika Valley for an easy day close to Marrakech (about an hour away, back around 4-5 PM). Choose the Ouzoud Waterfalls for the most impressive falls, 110 m high, with a boat ride, on a full day with about three hours of driving each way. The Ourika day trip costs from €18 per adult, the Ouzoud day trip from €12.
Both trips leave from our 9 meeting points in Marrakech with a free shuttle (or from your hotel or riad with a private transfer), and include a local guide. Here is the comparison, point by point, from the details of our two tours.
Ourika Valley & Waterfalls Day Trip from Marrakech with Lunch
From €18 / person
Distance and timing
- Ourika: about 60 km from Marrakech, around one hour by road. Our team confirms the pickup time the day before; you are back around 4-5 PM.
- Ouzoud: about three hours each way, with a coffee break of about 25 minutes. Pickup around 7:30-8:00 AM, about four hours at the falls, back around 7 PM.
What you see and do
- Ourika: a panoramic viewpoint over the High Atlas, a women's argan cooperative, mint tea and a small breakfast in a Berber house, then a guided hike of about 1.5 hours to the waterfalls above Setti Fadma. The hike is optional.
- Ouzoud: a first view of the 110 m falls, a guided walk through shaded olive groves with a stop at a women's argan cooperative, fresh orange juice at a viewpoint, a traditional boat at the foot of the falls (guided options) and wild Barbary macaques.
Lunch and what is included
- Ourika: lunch by the river in Setti Fadma with starter, main course and dessert (lunch option); a half-litre bottle of water; drinks at lunch are extra.
- Ouzoud: lunch in the lunch and private options, overlooking the falls; in the options without lunch, count about 12-13 EUR on site. Drinks and water are extra.
Prices
- Ourika Valley day trip: from €18 per adult, €11 per child aged 3 to 11.
- Ouzoud Waterfalls day trip: from €12 per adult, €7 per child aged 3 to 11.
For both trips you pay on the day, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.
Which one to choose
- A short day, a first trip out of Marrakech, or travelling with young children: the Ourika Valley.
- The biggest waterfalls, a boat ride and the monkeys, and a long day does not put you off: the Ouzoud Waterfalls.
- Note for Ourika: the trip is not suitable for pregnant women or people over 70.
Everything about each place is in our guides to the Ourika Valley and the Ouzoud Waterfalls. Other ideas: day trips from Marrakech.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Ourika or Ouzoud?
Ourika for a short, easy day about an hour from Marrakech; Ouzoud for the 110 m falls and a boat ride, on a full day with about three hours of driving each way.
How far are Ourika and Ouzoud from Marrakech?
The Ourika Valley is about 60 km away, around one hour by road. The Ouzoud Waterfalls are about three hours away by road.
Can I do Ourika and Ouzoud in one day?
No: they are in different directions and the Ouzoud trip alone fills the day, from about 7:30 AM to 7 PM. Book them on two different days.