About Local Guide

Atlas Mountain Range is founded by native mountain guide Hafid Saidi, operating authentic guided treks, Toubkal climbs, and cultural expeditions from Imlil for over 20 years with licensed local guides.

Guide Credentials

Ourika Valley & Setti Fatma 7 Waterfalls Private Day Trip

From 45 / person

Duration

Full Day (8 Hours)

Difficulty

Moderate

Max Altitude

1,500 m

Start Time

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Key Trek Facts

Royal Fed. Certified

Trailhead / Starting: Marrakech Hotel or Riad Doorstep Pickup

Best Season: Year-Round (Spectacular almond blossoms in Feb/March; refreshing escape in July/August)

Mandatory Law: Certified Guide required past Aroumd checkpoint

Luggage Support: Pack mules included (15kg max per trekker)

Meals: Freshly prepared Berber tagines & refuge catering

Direct Booking: Pay guide locally, zero middleman markups

Expedition Overview

A refreshing day excursion from Marrakech into the verdant Ourika Valley. Hike the 7 cascades of Setti Fatma with an expert local villager, explore an authentic Berber bio-aromatic farm, and savor an iconic riverside tajine lunch.

Trek Itinerary

09:00 AM: Hotel pickup in Marrakech in air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan. 10:15 AM: Visit an organic Berber botanical farm and learn traditional medicinal plants. 11:30 AM: Arrive in Setti Fatma. Meet our village cascade specialist and start the scenic hike along the mountain stream. 01:30 PM: Relax at a riverbank restaurant with carpets and cushions; feet dipped in cooling mountain water while lunch is served. 04:00 PM: Scenic return drive across the red clay foothills, arriving Marrakech by 5:30 PM.

Price Includes

Private air-conditioned transfer from your Marrakech accommodation
Certified local mountain guide for Setti Fatma cascades hike
Visit to organic bio-aromatic garden & argan cooperative
Traditional Berber welcome tea
Free time for riverside lunch and relaxation

Not Included

Lunch & drinks (approx. 10 EUR at riverside terrace)
Personal tips for driver and local cascade guide
Optional camel ride at valley entrance

Official Guide Accreditation & Checkpoints

Under Moroccan mountain safety regulations, trekking past designated trailheads (such as Aroumd and Sidi Chamarouch) requires an accredited guide. All our expeditions are personally guided or supervised by certified mountain guides registered with the Royal Moroccan Mountaineering Federation.

Direct with Local Guide

45 / person

Zero Middleman Fees

Zero upfront deposit required. Payment settled directly with guide upon arrival.

Certified Guides

Imlil Guide Bureau • Royal Mountaineering Federation Accredited

100% Fair Wages for Mules & Cooks