Ourika ValleyHassan is a local guide in the Ourika Valley and one of the two guides of our team who write for this site. His subject is the practical side of a visit: the things you want to know before you put your shoes on.
What he writes about
Hassan signs the pages where precise advice makes the difference. He wrote our guide to the Setti Fatma waterfalls and to the village of Setti Fatma, our page on how to get to the valley and the weather month by month. He also covers where to stay overnight, the nature and wildlife of the valley and our comparison of Ourika, Ouzoud and Imlil. If you are not sure where to start, his list of things to do in the Ourika Valley links to all of them.
How his pages are checked
His pages are checked on the ground, in every season, because the valley in February is not the valley in August: the path, the river and the road all change. Facts that cannot be seen from the trail, such as distances or altitudes, come from published sources. When a detail depends on a third party (an opening time, a shuttle, a price in a shop), the page says so, and we invite you to check with us before your visit. We do not guess.
Walk with him
Hassan is one of our four guides, and you can ask for him by name. On the private day trip, the local guide for the waterfalls walk is an option chosen at booking: 40 EUR per group for 1 to 7 people, 80 EUR for 8 to 17. On the half day, the guide for the waterfalls is the same option at the same price. A local guide also leads the walk on the trek and lunch with a Berber family. Write his name in your booking, with the language you need, and we confirm who is available on your date.
Articles and visits
Hassan is presented with the rest of the team on the page our guides, which explains what a local guide adds in the valley and how to book one. His articles are listed below.
Three Valleys Day Trip
Aït Mizane below Toubkal, the Sidi Fares oasis and the Ourika Valley in one private day. 180 EUR per vehicle (1 to 7 people).
from 180 € per vehicle
Ourika Valley photo spots
Ten places to photograph in the valley, the best light and season for each, and the etiquette that keeps everyone happy.
from 120 € per vehicle
Day trips from Marrakech
Ourika, Agafay, Imlil, Oukaïmeden, Ouzoud, Essaouira and Aït Ben Haddou compared: distances, drive times and who each day suits.
from 120 € per vehicle
Ourika Valley during Ramadan
Ramadan 2027 in the valley: expected dates, sunset times, what changes and how to plan a respectful day.
from 120 € per vehicle
Ourika Valley in winter
December to February in the valley: temperatures, snow, daylight, what to wear and day trips over Christmas and New Year.
from 120 € per vehicle
The Ourika Valley is open again
After the storms of early October 2026: the road, the river restaurants, the waterfalls and the excursions are back to normal.
from 120 € per vehicle
Hiking in the Ourika Valley
Waterfall path, village walks and the trek to Imlil: levels, seasons, safety and guided walks.
from 60 € per person
Quad and the Ourika Valley
A quad session in the foothills, then the valley, on one private day: what it includes, who it suits and what it costs.
from 120 € per vehicle + 30 € per person
Pools and day passes, Ourika road
Where to spend a day by a pool on the Ourika road: published prices, what is included and private transport.
from 120 € per vehicle
Oukaïmeden day trip
The High Atlas plateau and ski resort above the Ourika Valley: snow season, lifts, rock engravings and our private day from Marrakech.
from 180 € per vehicleAtlas Mountains day trip
How far the Atlas is from Marrakech, the five valleys you can reach in a day, and which one suits your group.
from 120 € per vehicleTransfer to Kasbah Bab Ourika
Private vehicle with driver to Kasbah Bab Ourika: 100 EUR from Marrakech, 120 EUR from the airport, per vehicle for 1 to 7 people.
from 100 € per vehicleTransfer to Kasbah Agounsane
Private vehicle with driver to Kasbah Agounsane: 100 EUR from Marrakech, 120 EUR from the airport, per vehicle for 1 to 7 people.
from 100 € per vehicle
Transfer to Les Jardins de Taja
Private vehicle with driver to Les Jardins de Taja: 100 EUR from Marrakech, 120 EUR from the airport, per vehicle for 1 to 7 people.
from 100 € per vehicleOurika Valley map
The road from Marrakech to Setti Fatma, the villages, the gardens and the distances, on one map.
from 120 € per vehicle
Ourika Valley with kids
What children enjoy in the valley, what to skip with little ones, and how to keep the day safe and simple.
from 120 € per vehicle
Ourika storms and floods, October 2026
What happened on 2 October, the weather alerts this week, and how we decide whether a trip goes ahead.
from 120 € per vehicleOurika, Ouzoud or Imlil?
Drive time, walking, season, crowds: the three classic day trips from Marrakech compared honestly by a local team.
from 120 € per vehicle
Nature and wildlife of Ourika
River, orchards, juniper slopes and high pastures, with the birds and shy mammals you may meet and when.
from 120 € per vehicle
Setti Fatma waterfalls
The rocky walk to the seven falls above Setti Fatma: difficulty, season, safety and what to wear.
from 120 € per vehicleSetti Fatma village
The end of the Ourika road: footbridges, river restaurants, official guides and the start of the waterfall walk.
from 120 € per vehicleGetting to the Ourika Valley
Grand taxis, rental car, tours and private drivers compared, with drive times, parking at Setti Fatma and mountain road safety tips.
from 120 € per vehicle
Ourika Valley weather
Month-by-month conditions in the valley, the best season for waterfalls, summer storm risk and what to pack.
from 120 € per vehicle
Things to do in Ourika
Waterfalls, cooperatives, gardens, souks and Berber villages: 15 things to see and do in the valley, with local tips.
from 120 € per vehicleBest hotels in Ourika
The best rated hotels and lodges of the valley compared, the areas to choose from, and private transfers to your door.
from 100 € per vehicle
Anima Garden by André Heller
Three hectares of sculptures, pavilions and exotic planting on the Ourika road: tickets, hours, shuttle and how to combine it with the valley.
from 120 € per vehicle
Ourika Valley packages
Ourika plus a camel ride, quad, Berber family lunch, Oukaïmeden, Agafay desert, a half day or a cooking class. Private days.
from 120 € per vehicle + 15 € per person
Trek and lunch with a Berber family
Walk between earth villages with a local guide, then share a home-cooked tagine with a family. 60 EUR per person, transport optional.
from 60 € per personPrivate transport to Ourika
Private vehicle with driver from Marrakech to any village or lodge in the valley. 100 EUR one way from Marrakech, 120 EUR one way from the airport, 120 EUR for a same-day return with the driver waiting, per vehicle for 1 to 7 people.
from 120 € per vehicle