Hot Air Balloon Ride in Marrakech
Marrakech · 4 to 5 hours (05:00 – 09:30)
Float over the palm groves and desert villages outside Marrakech at sunrise. A magical, unforgettable experience.
- 40 to 60 minute flight
- Berber breakfast
- Transfer included
Marrakech
Day Trip to the Ourika Valley and the High Atlas
The mountains an hour from the city
Duration1 day (8 hours)
LocationMarrakech
FormatPrivate
AvailabilityAll year round
Overview
The Ourika Valley is the classic escape from Marrakech: in an hour you swap the heat of the medina for rivers, terraced fields and stone villages set into the mountainside. An easy day, good for families and for anyone who wants to see the Atlas without a demanding trek.
Highlights
- Panoramic views of the High Atlas
- Visit to a traditional Berber home
- Argan oil cooperative
- Walk to the Setti Fatma waterfalls (optional)
- Lunch at a restaurant beside the river
- Local market, if it falls on market day
Programme
- 1
Departure from Marrakech
We leave around 9am, with a panoramic stop as soon as the road starts to climb.
- 2
Berber home and argan
Visit to a traditional Berber house, with mint tea, and to a women’s argan oil cooperative.
- 3
Setti Fatma
Arrival at the village and, for those who want it, a walk of about 40 minutes to the first of the seven waterfalls.
- 4
Lunch and return
Lunch at a restaurant with tables by the river and an easy drive back to Marrakech in the late afternoon.
What's included
What's included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver-guide who speaks your language
- Pick-up and return to your hotel or riad
- Tea at a Berber house
- Fuel and all road tolls
What's not included
- Lunch
- Mountain guide for the walk (optional)
- Tips
Good to know
- Bring shoes with good grip if you want to walk up to the falls
- In January and February there can be snow on the peaks
- Alternative: the Imlil Valley, higher and quieter
- An easy day, suitable for children and older travellers
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Frequently asked questions
Is the walk to the waterfall difficult?
The first waterfall is about 40 minutes away, on a rocky path with some sections along the riverbed. Anyone who prefers can stay at the restaurant.
What is the difference between Ourika and Imlil?
Ourika is closer and has waterfalls and riverside restaurants. Imlil is higher, at the foot of Toubkal, and better for hiking.
Can it be done with small children?
Yes. It is one of the trips we most often recommend for families.
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- Camel ride
- Moroccan dinner
- Live music and dance show
Guided Tour of the Marrakech Medina
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Explore the secrets of the Marrakech Medina with an experienced local guide.
- Licensed official guide
- Tailor-made route
- History, culture and traditions
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