VillageCoordinates: 31.30° N, 7.70° W
أوريكاⵓⵕⵉⴽⴰ
River green and red earth
See on the mapRiver valley with waterfalls at Setti Fatma, an easy day trip.
Getting there
1-hour grand taxi or excursion south from Marrakech (Bab Er-Rob) to Setti Fatma
Just an hour’s drive south of Marrakech’s sun-drenched ramparts, the Ourika Valley ascends into the cool, terraced foothills of the High Atlas. Fed by snowmelt from Mount Toubkal, the Ourika River irrigates dense orchards of walnut, almond, and cherry trees that contrast vividly against the red clay canyon slopes and traditional stone Berber hamlets.
The paved valley road terminates at the picturesque riverside settlement of Setti Fatma, the starting point for guided scrambles up to seven cascading mountain waterfalls. After hiking the canyon paths, visitors recline on carpeted platforms placed directly over the shallow river shallows, dipping their feet into the cold water while savoring slow-cooked tagines and fragrant mint tea.
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Average low and highRainy days
| Month | Average low and high | Rainy days | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1°C – 12°C33°F – 54°F | 5 | — |
| Feb | 1°C – 13°C35°F – 56°F | 7 | — |
| Mar | 3°C – 16°C38°F – 60°F | 10 | — |
| Apr | 6°C – 18°C42°F – 64°F | 11 | — |
| May | 9°C – 21°C47°F – 70°F | 11 | — |
| Jun | 12°C – 25°C54°F – 77°F | 8 | — |
| Jul | 16°C – 29°C60°F – 85°F | 7 | — |
| Aug | 16°C – 29°C60°F – 84°F | 10 | — |
| Sep | 12°C – 25°C54°F – 76°F | 10 | — |
| Oct | 9°C – 21°C48°F – 69°F | 9 | — |
| Nov | 5°C – 16°C40°F – 60°F | 7 | — |
| Dec | 2°C – 13°C36°F – 56°F | 5 | — |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), 1991-2020 daily averages at Setti Fatma (31.22N 7.68W), downscaled to 1,500 m; rain day = 1 mm or more. Updated November 7, 2026. open-meteo.com
Checked by Morocco Insider Tips on November 6, 2026
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